Blogs Frequently Asked Questions

You can pay the I-485 fee using a credit card, debit card, U.S. bank account, or money order cheque, and cashier's cheque

No, a green card is not free.

You will need to file Form I-90 with USCIS to get a replacement. Without your Green card, you can face issues with work and travel.

To replace a lost green card you need to wait at least 6 to 12 months. It may also take more time depending on the workload and your specific situation.

File a police complaint with the local police, then file Form I-90 with USCIS and attach a copy of the theft police report.

If your green card is stolen then report it to the authorities on an immediate basis. After that file Form I-90, "Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card"

Yes, you can travel while waiting for your replacement green card but to reenter in the United States you need to get an I-551 stamp, file a Form I-131A, request advance parole, and ask about emergency processing.

You can ask for expedited processing with USCIS if you have urgent needs for example medical travel, job, etc, but approval is not always guaranteed.

No, an interview for a green card replacement is not required.

$455 is the application filing fee and an additional $85 for biometrics services. So to replace a lost or stolen green card you need to pay $540.

The estimated Green card processing can take up to several months as processing time varies.

Yes, a Green card replacement can be denied if the application is not filed correctly.

Yes, you can expedite Form N-400.

The three-year rule for form N-400 says that to fill out the form of permanent residence you need to live in the United States for at least 3 years.

Form N-400 is used to apply for US citizenship through naturalization, while Form N-600 is used to confirm existing citizenship.

You can expect to Take an oath, Test your English skills, Review your application, and Answer questions about your background during your interview after filing Form N-400.

From January 2025, the average processing time for green card renewal in the US is 9 months. However, depending on many factors like the number of applications, staffing levels, workload allocations, biometric appointment, case-specific issues, and completeness of application the processing time varies.

Yes, you can work with an expired green card in the U.S. but for this, you need to have proof of your lawful permanent resident status in the country. For this, you can use an Alien Documentation Identification and Telecommunications (ADIT) or an I-90 receipt notice stamp to prove your legal status in the US.

To renew your 2-year green card i.e. conditional permanent resident status in the US you need to fill out Form I-751, “Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence.” Along with the application form you need to submit other documents like your current green card, lease agreements, passport, and others. In addition, you may also need to attend the interview.

Yes, after 10 years many green cards expire. However, if these cards are issued before 1989 they do not expire and do not need any renewal.