Filing I-90 for Registration and Green Card Renewal After Turning Fourteen

By: Gladys Gervacio, Justin Kennedy, Deepika Singh

If your non-U.S. born child received a Green Card before age 14, they must file Form I-90 within 30 days after their 14th birthday. This is a required step to complete their registration with USCIS, including fingerprinting. If their Green Card is expiring around the same time, Form I-90 also serves as a renewal application.

The most convenient way to file is online through a myUSCIS account. This allows you to upload all required documents, pay the filing fee (if applicable), and easily track your case status. Filing by mail is still allowed but can be slower and less secure.

If the Green Card is still valid and the form is filed within 30 days after the child turns 14, the USCIS filing fee may be waived. The online system will automatically apply the waiver if eligibility criteria are met. However, if the filing is delayed beyond the required timeframe, the full fee will apply.

USCIS will schedule a biometrics appointment, usually within a month of submitting the form. Processing times for the new Green Card can vary. In the meantime, USCIS automatically extends the existing card’s validity by 36 months once the I-90 is filed. During this period, your child can use the expired Green Card along with the I-90 receipt notice as proof of legal status and for international travel.

If you’ve missed the deadline or need assistance filing Form I-90, our Chugh Immigration Team is here to help. Contact one of our immigration attorneys for guidance through the process.