USCIS Releases New Filing Instructions for Applications to Replace Permanent Resident Cards

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has changed the filing location and filing instructions for the Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90). The revised filing instructions require applicants to submit supporting documentation — such as copies of the applicant's current green card or other evidence — with the application. Failure to include supporting documentation could cause the application to be delayed or denied. This change is significantly different from previous instructions which asked applicants to bring supporting documentation when they appeared at a USCIS biometrics appointment for fingerprinting.

In addition, beginning on April 27, 2009, applicants must submit their Form I-90 and supporting documentation to the USCIS Lockbox facility in Phoenix, Arizona, for initial processing, using the following addresses:

USCIS
P.O. Box 21262
Phoenix, AZ 85036

For USPS Express Mail and Courier Service:

USCIS
ATTN: I-90
1820 Skyharbor Circle S Floor 1
Phoenix. AZ 85034

Please contact your Hodgson Russ immigration professional with any questions.

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