How to appply for a US Greencard Renewal

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USCIS home page

Citizenship and Immigration services

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How Do I Renew My Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)?

FAQ from USCIS

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How to renew the greencard online

Instructions for E-Filed Form I-90

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efiling website

efiling website

Go here to create an account and start using the efiling

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Filing fees

Filing Fee:   $ 185.00  
Biometrics Fee:   $ 70.00  
Total Amount Paid:   $ 255.00  

You can pay these by credit card as part of filing the application

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BCIS WILL SCHEDULE YOUR BIOMETRICS APPOINTMENT

BCIS WILL SCHEDULE YOUR BIOMETRICS APPOINTMENT to have your biometrics taken at a BCIS Application Support Center (ASC). You will be receiving a biometrics appointment notice with a specific date, time, and place where you will have your fingerprints and/or photos taken.

You MUST wait for your biometrics appointment notice prior to going to the ASC for biometrics processing.

This Confirmation Receipt notice is NOT your biometrics appointment notice. DO keep a copy of this Confirmation Receipt notice and a copy of your e-filed appication(s) for your records.

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WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR BIOMETRICS APPOINTMENT

WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR BIOMETRICS APPOINTMENT - You MUST bring your biometrics appointment letter, photo identification, all required initial evidence, and when appropriate, any other supporting documentation, or processing will NOT be completed at your scheduled time.

DO bring your biometrics appointment notice.

DO bring your photo identification. Acceptable kinds of photo identifications are:

Passport or national photo identification issued by your country, or Driver's license, or

Military photo identification, or

State-issued photo identification card.

DO bring ALL required initial evidence, including your prior card OR other evidence of permanent residence or commuter status.

DO bring ANY supporting documentation, which may include but is not limited to:

 
Court ordered name change, 
Marriage certificate, 
Birth Certificate, or 
Police report for a stolen or lost card. 

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If you find it necessary to contact BCIS in writing

If you find it necessary to contact BCIS in writing, please include a copy of this Confirmation Receipt notice with your inquiry.

U.S. Mail:  
National Benefits Center  
Attn: E-Filed I-90 Application  
P.O. Box 648005  
Lee's Summit, MO 64063  

For assistance or questions regarding your application, you may call our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 [TTY 1-800-767-1833]. For the status of your application, you can access the BCIS web site at http://www.uscis.gov.

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How and when am I going to receive my appointment

Thank you for filing your BCIS benefit application electronically. Your application will be electronically transmitted to the BCIS location at the address below for processing. You will receive an official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) within 7-10 days by standard mail with the same Receipt Number found at the top of this page.

Satya - Friday, June 17, 2005 5:01:14 PM

What am I taking to the appointment (a summary)

Appointment notice
Passport
Drivers License
Previous Green card

annonymous - Saturday, August 27, 2005 2:43:13 PM

It took me full 2 months to receive the appointment notice

I have received the notice in late August, full 2 months after filling in the application

Satya - Saturday, August 27, 2005 2:45:38 PM

Multiple appointments

Once the date is fixed you can go any week after the appointment at the same time for 2 months after which the application will be closed.

annonymous - Saturday, August 27, 2005 2:46:43 PM

Next appointment

9/6/2005/Tuesday