Instructions For Application To Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90) (Page 12 of 13) in pdf

Processing Information

Acceptance. An application is not considered properly filed until it is accepted by USCIS.

Initial Processing. Once USCIS accepts your application, we will check it for completeness. If you do not completely

fill out this application, you will not establish a basis for your eligibility and USCIS may reject or deny your application.

Requests for More Information. We may request that you provide more information or evidence to support your

application. We may also request that you provide the originals of any copies you submit. If USCIS requests an original

document from you, it will be returned to you after USCIS determines it no longer needs your original.

Requests for Interview. We may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview based on your application.

At the time of any interview or other appearance at a USCIS office, we may require that you provide your fingerprints,

photograph, and/or signature to verify your identity and/or update background and security checks.

Decision. The decision on Form I-90 involves a determination of whether you have established eligibility for the

immigration benefit you are seeking. USCIS will notify you of the decision in writing or, for applications filed

electronically, through an electronic notice.

USCIS Forms and Information

To ensure you are using the latest version of this application, visit the USCIS website at

where you can

obtain the latest USCIS forms and immigration-related information. If you do not have Internet access, you may order

USCIS forms by calling the Forms Request Line at 1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and information by

calling the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call:

1-800-767-1833.

Instead of waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS office, you can schedule an appointment online at

. Select “Schedule an appointment online” and follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment.

Once you finish scheduling an appointment, the system will generate an appointment notice for you.

Penalties

If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact or submit a false document with your Form I-90, we will

deny your Form I-90 and may deny any other immigration benefit. In addition, you will face severe penalties provided by

law and may be subject to criminal prosecution.

USCIS Compliance Review and Monitoring

By signing this application, you have stated under penalty of perjury (28 U.S.C. section 1746) that all information and

documentation submitted with this application is complete, true, and correct. You also authorize the release of any

information from your records that USCIS may need to determine your eligibility for the immigration benefit you are

seeking and consent to USCIS verifying such information.

DHS has the authority to verify any information you submit to establish eligibility for the immigration benefit you are

seeking at any time. USCIS’ legal authority to verify this information is in 8 U.S.C. sections 1103, 1155, and 1184, and

8 CFR Parts 103, 204, 205, and 214. To ensure compliance with applicable laws and authorities, USCIS may verify

information before or after your case is decided.

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