Form I-90 processing time
I-90 Initial issuance or replacement
Processing time trend
Months to decision
FY diamonds are USCIS-published yearly national averages. Weekly points average our daily snapshots. Daily points are individual USCIS snapshots from the last 30 days.
Summary · Updated 2026-04-10
As of 2026-04-10, USCIS reports a 8.5 Months to 11 Months processing time for Form I-90 Initial issuance or replacement cases handled by SCOPS. This range represents the time to complete 80% of these cases. If your filing receipt is dated before May 24, 2025, you may submit a case inquiry to USCIS.
How long does I-90 Initial issuance or replacement take?
USCIS currently publishes a range of 8.5 Months to 11 Months for Form I-90 Initial issuance or replacement cases handled by SCOPS, as of . This is the time to complete 80% of cases of this type at this office — your case may resolve faster or slower than the published range.
Can I submit a case inquiry?
USCIS accepts case inquiries when your receipt date is older than the published inquiry date. For I-90 Initial issuance or replacement at SCOPS, that date is currently May 24, 2025. If your filing receipt is dated before that, you can submit a service request through your USCIS online account.
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How to read the chart
The chart combines four data sources, oldest to newest: USCIS-published fiscal-year averages from FY2014 (including the current partial year), drawn from USCIS's Historic Processing Times page; weekly averages computed from our daily snapshots; and daily snapshots for the most recent 30 days. A flat line means the published range was unchanged in our snapshots, not that nothing is happening on individual cases.
Source & methodology
All processing-time figures on this page come directly from USCIS's official Processing Times tool. We snapshot the published ranges every weekday and store the time series for trend analysis. Historic fiscal-year medians come from USCIS's Historic Processing Times page. This site is independent and not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency.
Frequently asked questions about I-90
When do I file Form I-90?
To renew an expiring 10-year green card (file within 6 months of expiration), to replace a lost or stolen card, to correct a USCIS error on your card, to update biographical info after a legal name change, or to receive your initial card if you became LPR before age 14 (issued for first time after 14th birthday).
Do I need to file I-90 if I'm naturalizing?
Not solely for that reason. If your N-400 is pending and your green card is expiring, USCIS will typically not require I-90 — you can request an ADIT stamp at a field office for proof of LPR status. But if you need to travel internationally before the N-400 interview and your card is expired, I-90 may be advisable.
How long does I-90 take?
Currently averaging 6-14 months for renewal; replacement may be faster. USCIS automatically extends the validity of your expiring/expired green card by 36 months via a notice printed on the I-90 receipt — the receipt + expired green card serve as proof of LPR status.
Can I work and travel while my I-90 is pending?
Yes. The I-90 receipt notice extends your LPR status validity by 36 months. Keep your receipt with your expired green card. If you need to travel and your card has been expired more than 12 months, request an ADIT stamp at a USCIS field office.
What if I lost my green card?
File I-90 with the 'lost or stolen' reason. File a police report if stolen and include it with your petition (not required but helpful). The replacement fee is the standard I-90 fee. Plan ahead — replacement can take months.
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