How long does a Form I-90 take in 2026?

Processing times vary by the office handling your case and change month to month, so check the current estimate on the USCIS website for your filing. The practical good news is that for a ten-year card renewal, your receipt notice extends the validity of your existing card for the period printed on the notice, so you are covered for work and travel while you wait.

I have a two-year card. Can I use Form I-90?

Almost certainly not. A two-year card is a conditional green card. If you got it through marriage, you remove conditions with Form I-751; through investment, with Form I-829. Filing an I-90 does not remove your conditions and can leave you out of status. Confirm which form applies to you before filing anything.

Can I travel internationally while my green card renewal is pending?

Generally yes, using your card together with the I-90 receipt notice as evidence of status, though timing and your individual circumstances matter. If your card is expired or lost while you are abroad, the picture changes — you may need a boarding foil (Form I-131A) from a U.S. consulate to return. Talk to an attorney before booking urgent travel.

Can I keep working while I renew?

Yes. Your green card plus the I-90 receipt notice serves as evidence of work authorization for the extension period stated on the notice. Show both to your employer if I-9 reverification comes up during the wait.

USCIS misspelled my name on the card. Do I have to pay to fix it?

If the error was USCIS's — the information was correct on your application but printed wrong — the replacement is generally issued without a filing fee. If the change is on your side, such as a legal name change after marriage, you file and pay as a normal replacement and include the supporting document. Choosing the right fee route matters, because the wrong one gets the filing rejected.

Should I renew my card or just apply for citizenship?

It depends on how close you are to naturalization eligibility, your travel plans, and your job. Filing Form N-400 does not renew your green card, and citizenship can take many months during which you still need valid proof of status. Sometimes renewing, sometimes filing N-400, and sometimes doing both in sequence is the right move — a short strategy session settles it quickly.

How much does Form I-90 cost?

There is a filing fee, and online filing is typically lower than paper under the current fee schedule. Government fees change with each USCIS fee rule, so confirm the current amount on the official USCIS Form I-90 page before you pay, and check whether your filing reason qualifies for no fee or a fee waiver.

How much is the initial consultation?

Our initial strategy session is $200 for 20 minutes, and that fee is credited toward your retainer if you decide to engage our firm. In that session we confirm you are on the correct form, map out your renewal or replacement, and flag any travel, work, or naturalization timing issues. Call (305) 315-3425 or email fitenkolaw@gmail.com to schedule. This article is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Immigration law, processing times, and government fees change; verify current requirements with USCIS Form I-90 and the USCIS guidance on renewing a green card, or consult a qualified attorney about your facts.

Green Card Renewal & Replacement (Form I-90): Miami Guide

Renewing or replacing a green card in Miami? A clear Form I-90 guide — conditional vs. 10-year cards, fees, extension letters, ASC biometrics. Call (305) 315-3425.

Fitenko Law PLLC, 600 Three Islands Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. Phone: (305) 315-3425. Email: fitenkolaw@gmail.com

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