When Do You Need to Renew Your Green Card?
Your permanent resident card (green card) is valid for 10 years. You need to file Form I-90 if your card has expired or will expire within the next 6 months, if your card was issued before you turned 14 and you are now 14 or older, if your card has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, or if your card contains incorrect information.
An expired green card does not affect your permanent resident status — you are still a lawful permanent resident. However, an expired card can prevent you from working, traveling internationally, and proving your identity.
How Long Does Green Card Renewal Take?
USCIS processing times for I-90 applications typically range from 8 to 14 months. After filing, you receive a receipt notice (I-797C) that extends your green card validity for 24 months from the card's original expiration date. This receipt serves as temporary proof of your status.
Salt Lake City Document Preparation Support
DocPros serves clients in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah who need organized, bilingual immigration document preparation before submitting to USCIS. Many families come to us because they are worried about expiration dates, inconsistent information across forms, outdated USCIS editions, or missing supporting documents.
Our process is built to reduce preventable filing problems: we gather the details, prepare the forms, check consistency across the packet, and provide filing instructions. USCIS filing fees are separate and paid directly to the government. DocPros is a document preparation service, not a law firm, and we do not provide legal advice or representation.
For clients with arrests, removal history, fraud concerns, unlawful presence questions, or complex eligibility issues, we recommend speaking with a licensed immigration attorney before filing. For routine document preparation, our goal is simple: make the paperwork clearer, more organized, and easier to submit correctly.
Fees Breakdown
| Fee Type | Amount |
| DocPros preparation fee | $299 |
| USCIS I-90 fee | $465 |
| Total | $764 |