I-90 Replace Permanent Resident Card Cover Letter Template

I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card Cover Letter Template

[Your Full Name]

[A-Number]

[Street Address]

[City, State, ZIP Code]

Phone: [Phone Number]

Email: [Email Address]

[Date]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

[USCIS Service Center or Lockbox Name]

[Street Address]

[City, State, ZIP Code]

1. Subject and Applicant Information

Re: Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card

Applicant: [Your Full Name], DOB: [MM/DD/YYYY], A-Number: [A-Number]

I, [Your Full Name], am submitting this cover letter in support of my Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.

2. Permanent Resident Background

Permanent Resident Status:

• Date You Became a Lawful Permanent Resident: [MM/DD/YYYY]

• Class of Admission (if known): [Class of Admission]

• Category of Residence (if known): [Family-Based / Employment-Based / Other]

Current Green Card Details (if available):

• Card Number (if known): [Card Number]

• Date Card Issued: [MM/DD/YYYY]

• Card Expiration Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

3. Reason for Filing Form I-90

I am filing Form I-90 for the following reason(s):

[Select and complete as applicable:]

• My card has expired or will expire within 6 months.

  Details: [Short Description]

• My card was lost.

  Date of Loss: [MM/DD/YYYY]

  Place of Loss: [City, State or Country]

• My card was stolen.

  Date of Theft: [MM/DD/YYYY]

  Place of Theft: [City, State or Country]

• My card was damaged or destroyed.

  Description of Damage: [Short Description]

• I never received my original card.

  Approximate Date Card Was Approved: [MM/DD/YYYY]

• My name has legally changed.

  New Legal Name: [New Full Name]

  Effective Date of Name Change: [MM/DD/YYYY]

• Other biographic information on my card is incorrect or has changed.

  Incorrect or Outdated Information: [Description]

  Correct Information: [Description]

• USCIS made an error on my card.

  Error Description: [Description]

4. Explanation of Circumstances (If Applicable)

Circumstances of Loss, Theft, Damage, or Non-Delivery (if relevant):

[Brief description of what happened, including dates, locations, and any report numbers, if available.]

Explanation of Name Change or Biographic Change (if relevant):

[Brief description of marriage, divorce, court order, or other legal basis for the change.]

5. List of Forms and Supporting Documents Enclosed

The following documents are enclosed with this Form I-90 filing:

Forms:

• Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (completed and signed)

• Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance [if used]

Identity and Immigration Documents:

• Copy of current or most recent Permanent Resident Card (front and back), if available

• Copy of biographical page of passport or other government-issued photo ID

• Copy of I-797 approval notice for prior residence, if available

Reason-Specific Documents (as applicable):

• Police report or incident report number relating to loss or theft of card: [Details]

• Evidence of name change (marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order)

• Evidence of date of birth, correct name, or other biographic data (birth certificate, passport, civil records)

• Evidence supporting “never received” claim (mail tracking records or notices, if any)

Photographs (if required under current instructions):

• [Number] passport-style color photographs meeting USCIS specifications

6. Contact Information and Request

If additional information or documentation is needed, I can be reached at:

Phone: [Phone Number]

Email: [Email Address]

I respectfully request that USCIS accept my Form I-90 and issue a new Permanent Resident Card reflecting my current information and status.

7. Closing and Signature

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

[Your Signature, if printed]

[Your Full Name]

Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]