USCIS says a permanent resident should replace a Green Card that is expired or will expire within the next six months, using Form I-90. This calculator turns the expiration date on the card into the date the six-month period starts. It follows the USCIS page on replacing a Green Card and does not estimate processing times.
Quick answer
| Situation | What USCIS says |
|---|---|
| Card expired or expiring within 6 months | Replace the card with Form I-90 |
| Form I-90 filing | Online or by mail |
| Incorrect information on the card | Reason to replace the card |
| Legal change of name or other biographic data | Reason to replace the card |
| Conditional card | Remove conditions with Form I-751 or I-829 instead |
How to use the calculator
- Read the expiration date on the card. It is the date that counts, not the issue date.
- Choose the type of card. A conditional card is valid for two years and is handled differently.
- Press the button. The result shows the date the six-month period starts, or says that the card is already inside it.
How the result is calculated
The start of the replacement period is the expiration date minus six calendar months. When the expiration day does not exist in that earlier month, the last day of that month is used, so a card that expires on August 31 gives February 28 or 29. If today is after the expiration date, the result says the card is expired.
What the USCIS page says
The page states that a lawful permanent resident must replace the card if it is expired or will expire within the next six months. The application is Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. It also lists incorrect information on the card, and legal changes of name or other biographic information, as reasons to replace a card. The USCIS glossary describes the Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) as evidence of lawful permanent resident status and notes that most cards are valid for 10 years.
Conditional cards are different
The page used here treats conditional residents separately. A conditional resident whose card is expiring submits Form I-751 or Form I-829 to remove the conditions. For those cards use the 90-day window calculator.
What the tool does not tell
- How long USCIS will take to process Form I-90.
- Fees, which change and are listed on the USCIS form page.
- Whether a person who travels soon needs another document. See traveling abroad with a Green Card.
- Whether a specific case has any special circumstance. USCIS or a licensed immigration attorney decides that.
Practical checklist
- Write down the expiration date and the six-month date from the result.
- Check the USCIS page for Form I-90 for the current filing options and fees.
- Keep the receipt notice. Its 13-character receipt number identifies the case. See A-Number, USCIS number, and receipt number.
Frequently asked questions
When should a Green Card be replaced?
When it has expired or will expire within the next six months.
Which form is used?
Form I-90, filed online or by mail.
Does an expired card end permanent resident status?
The USCIS pages reviewed describe replacing an expired card and do not list an expired card among the ways status ends. Status questions belong with USCIS or an attorney.
Does the calculator work for a conditional card?
It tells the user to use the 90-day tool, because a conditional card is not renewed with Form I-90.
Related reading
- Green Card expiration and renewal
- Conditional Green Card 90-day window calculator
- Traveling abroad with a Green Card
- All Green Card calculators
About this guide
This website is for information only. It is not affiliated with the U.S. government, does not give legal advice or consultations, and does not offer application services. A personal case belongs with USCIS or a licensed immigration attorney, and the current official pages control.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: USCIS page on replacing a Green Card; USCIS glossary.