How long USCIS is taking to decide I-90 applications to renew or replace a green card, from real cases we tracked to a decision. Updated every day.
Based on 85 I-90 cases decided in the last 12 months, measured from the USCIS received date. USCIS national median, FY2026 for I-90: 7.4 months.
Median time from receipt to decision for I-90 cases decided in each of the last six full months. Months with fewer than 10 decided cases are left out.
| Decided in | Half decided within | Bar | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 6.6 months | 21 | |
| Aug 2026 | 9.6 months | 23 |
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Renewals of a 10-year card can be filed in the six months before it expires. Replacements cover lost, stolen or damaged cards, name changes and errors. If USCIS made the error on your card, there's no fee.
USCIS often reuses fingerprints and photos it already has. If it doesn't, you'll get an Application Support Center appointment, and the case won't move until you attend.
For renewals, the receipt notice extends your expiring green card, currently for 36 months; check the wording on yours. Carry it with the expired card as proof of status for work and travel.
Two-year conditional green cards aren't renewed with an I-90; they need an I-751 (or I-829 for investors). Filing the wrong form costs months.
This page is general information, not legal advice. For decisions about your own case, check USCIS's current guidance or talk to an immigration attorney.
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All USCIS processing timesHalf of the 85 I-90 cases we tracked to a decision in the last 12 months were decided within 7.1 months, and the middle half took between 4.9 months and 9.8 months. USCIS's published national median for I-90 is 7.4 months.
Generally yes, with the expired card and the receipt notice extending it, plus your passport. Confirm the details for your case with USCIS or an immigration attorney.
Use the USPS tracking number in your case status first. If the card is lost in the mail, contact USCIS promptly; if it was delivered to the address on file, you may need to file a new I-90.
Ours come from real I-90 cases we tracked from the day USCIS received them to the day they were approved or denied, over the last 12 months. USCIS's median covers its whole fiscal year and, for some forms, only one category. Neither predicts a single case exactly: your service center or field office, your category and any Request for Evidence matter more.
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