Green Card Renewal Attorney in Chicago
Green cards must be renewed every 10 years (or 2 years for conditional residents). At Liberum Law, our attorneys in Chicago help permanent residents file I-90 applications to renew expired green cards, replace lost or damaged cards, and update information on existing cards.
You should file for green card renewal if your card has expired or will expire within six months, your card was lost, stolen, or destroyed, your card contains incorrect information, you have legally changed your name, or your card was issued before your 14th birthday and you have now turned 14.
Our I-90 services include application preparation and filing, evidence compilation for replacement or renewal, status verification for green card holders who have been abroad, and coordination with removal of conditions for conditional residents whose I-751 is pending.
Contact our immigration attorneys at Liberum Law for assistance with your green card renewal.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does a green card need to be renewed?
Standard 10-year green cards must be renewed before expiration via Form I-90. Conditional 2-year green cards (marriage-based or EB-5) require Form I-751 (marriage) or I-829 (EB-5) to remove conditions, not renewal.
How long does I-90 renewal take?
Currently 8–12 months. USCIS issues a receipt notice (Form I-797) that extends green card validity for 24 months while the renewal is pending, allowing continued work and travel.
What if my green card was lost or stolen?
File Form I-90 with the "lost/stolen/destroyed" category. If you need to travel before getting the replacement, you may apply for an ADIT stamp (I-551 stamp) at a USCIS field office. We help clients navigate the process when urgent travel or employment matters.
Can my green card expire if I never renew?
The card document can expire, but your underlying permanent resident status does not expire as long as you maintain residency. However, you must carry a valid card to prove status, work legally (I-9), and re-enter the U.S. after travel. Always renew before expiration.
What is name-change renewal?
If you legally changed your name (marriage, court order), file Form I-90 with the supporting documentation to update your green card. Required before the name update can be reflected on travel documents and other government IDs.
