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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services
[CIS No. 2346–05]
RIN 1615–ZA22
Direct Mail Program for Submitting
Application To Replace Permanent
Resident Card, Form I–90
U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Department of
Homeland Security.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services is expanding its
Direct Mail Program to provide that
aliens seeking to renew or replace their
Permanent Resident Card using the
newly revised Form I–90, Application to
Replace Permanent Resident Card, must
file their application at a designated
lock-box facility for initial processing,
instead of at their local U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services office, Service
Center, or Application Support Center.
The Direct Mail Program allows U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services to
more efficiently process applications by
eliminating duplicative work,
maximizing staff productivity, and
introducing better information
management tools.
DATES: This Notice is effective May 31,
2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rebecca Watson, Lockbox Project
Manager, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Department of
Homeland Security, 20 Massachusetts
Avenue, NW., Room 1000, Washington,
DC 20529, Telephone (202) 272–1001.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
What is the purpose of the Form I–90?
Form I–90 is used to apply for a
replacement or renewal of Form I–551,
Permanent Resident Card. The specific
requirements and procedures to obtain a
Permanent Resident Card can be found
at 8 CFR 264.5. Approximately one
million of these forms are filed
annually.
Why is a Permanent Resident Card
necessary?
Section 264(d) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (INA) provides that,
every alien in the United States who has
been registered and fingerprinted ‘‘shall
be issued a certificate of alien
registration or an alien registration
receipt card in such form and manner
and at such time as shall be prescribed
under regulations * * *.’’ Section
264(e) of the INA also provides that
‘‘[e]very alien, eighteen years of age and
over, shall at all times carry with him
and have in his personal possession any
certificate of alien registration or alien
registration receipt card issued to him
* * *. Any alien who fails to comply
with [these] provisions shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor * * *.’’ The Permanent
Resident Card provides documentary
evidence that the bearer has been
granted lawful permanent residence in
the United States and has been
registered.
The specific requirements and
procedures for applying to replace a
permanent resident card (including
renewals of expiring permanent resident
cards) via submission of a Form I–90
with the required initial evidence are set
forth at 8 CFR 264.5.
Explanation of Changes
What is the Direct Mail program?
Does this Notice make any changes
relating to an alien’s eligibility for
issuance of a replacement permanent
resident card?
No. This Notice only effects a change
in the filing location for these
applications.
Under the Direct Mail program,
applicants for certain immigration
benefits mail the designated application
or petition directly to a U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services (USCIS)
processing center instead of submitting
it to their local USCIS office. The
purpose and strategy of the Direct Mail
program have been discussed in detail
in previous rulemakings and Notices
(see 59 FR 33903, 59 FR 33985, 60 FR
22408, 61 FR 2266, 61 FR 56060, 62 FR
16607, 63 FR 891, 63 FR 892, 63 FR
13434, 63 FR 13878, 63 FR 16828, 63 FR
50584, 63 FR8688, 63 FR 8689, 64 FR
67323, 69 FR 3380, and 69 FR 4210).
Will applicants for replacement
permanent resident cards be required to
make a personal appearance to have
their biometrics captured?
Yes, in accordance with the
instructions contained on the newly
revised Form I–90, applicants will be
notified how to make an appointment to
appear for biometrics processing. Due to
new technological capabilities, USCIS is
now able to store captured biometrics
data to be utilized in the future. This
enhancement will assist applicants by
reducing the number of future visits
needed to the local Application Support
Center throughout the entire
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immigration process. The applicants
will now appear and have their
photograph, fingerprints, and signature
captured in this single visit. Due to the
fact that USCIS is now taking
photographs of applicants, there is no
longer the requirement to submit
photographs with the Form I–90. The
biometrics fee covering this service is
$70.
Which applicants for replacement or
renewal of Permanent Resident Cards
are affected by this Notice?
This Notice affects those aliens who
are required to file for a replacement
Permanent Resident Card pursuant to 8
CFR 264.5(b), for example, when:
(1) The previous card has been lost,
stolen, or destroyed;
(2) The existing 10-year card is
expiring within 6 months;
(3) The existing card has been
mutilated;
(4) The bearer’s name or other
biographic information has been legally
changed since the issuance of the
existing card;
(5) The applicant is taking up actual
residence in the United States after
having been a commuter, or is a
permanent resident taking up commuter
status;
(6) The applicant has automatically
converted to permanent resident status;
(7) The previous card issued was
never received;
(8) The bearer of the card reaches the
age of 14 years (unless the existing card
will expire prior to the bearer’s 16th
birthday); or
(9) The existing card contains
incorrect data on account of USCIS or
former INS error.
To what address should aliens filing
Form I–90 send their application?
Effective May 31, 2005, all applicants
for replacement permanent resident
cards (including applicants seeking to
renew expiring 10-year Permanent
Resident Cards) should submit their
Form I–90 directly to the following
address:
For United States Postal Service
(USPS) deliveries: U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, P.O. Box 54870,
Los Angeles, CA 90054–0870.
For non-United States Postal Service
(USPS) deliveries (e.g., Federal Express,
UPS, or DHL): U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Attention: I–90,
16420 Valley View Avenue, La Mirada,
CA 90638.
Applicants should NOT submit the
required initial evidence (i.e. your prior
card or other evidence of identity) or
any supporting documentation with the
Form I–90. All required initial evidence
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and any supporting documentation
must be submitted at the time of the
applicant’s in-person appearance at the
local USCIS Application Support
Center.
Dated: May 24, 2005.
Eduardo Aguirre,
Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services.
[FR Doc. 05–10708 Filed 5–25–05; 9:56 am]
Which version of the Form I–90 will
USCIS accept?
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As of May 31, 2005, USCIS will
accept Form I–90 (edition date 5–06–05,
OMB 1615–0082). Any prior versions of
the Form I–90, submitted after May 31,
2005, without the required biometric
fee, will be rejected and returned to the
applicant with accompanying fees for
resubmission with the proper version of
the form.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
What will happen to Forms I–90 covered
by this Notice that are filed at other
USCIS locations?
USCIS will have a 45-day transition
period, beginning from May 31, 2005,
through July 15, 2005, during which it
will automatically forward to the Los
Angeles/La Mirada Lockbox address any
Form I–90s filed at a location other than
the Lockbox (i.e., a local USCIS district
office, Service Center or Application
Support Center). Applications
forwarded from other USCIS offices will
be considered properly filed when
receipted at the Lockbox. After the 45day transition period, any Form I–90
received at a location other than the
Lockbox address will be returned with
an explanation directing the applicant
to mail the application directly to the
Los Angeles/La Mirada Lockbox address
for processing.
How will your check be processed once
it reaches the Lockbox facility?
If you send us a check, it will be
converted into an electronic funds
transfer (EFT). This means we (USCIS
and the Lockbox facility) will copy your
check and use the account information
on it to electronically debit your
account for the amount of the check.
The debit from your account will
usually occur within 24 hours, and will
be shown on your regular account
statement.
You will not receive your original
check back. We will destroy your
original check, but will keep the copy of
it. If the EFT cannot be processed for
technical reasons, you authorize us to
process the copy in place of your
original check. If the EFT cannot be
completed because of insufficient funds,
we may try to make the transfer up to
two times.
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Federal Property Suitable as Facilities
To Assist the Homeless
Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Community Planning and
Development, HUD.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This Notice identifies
unutilized, underutilized, excess, and
surplus Federal property reviewed by
HUD for suitability for possible use to
assist the homeless.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathy Ezzell, room 7266, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, 451
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC
20410; telephone (202) 708–1234; TTY
number for the hearing- and speechimpaired (202) 708–2565 (these
telephone numbers are not toll-free), or
call the toll-free Title V information line
at 1–800–927–7588.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
accordance with 24 CFR part 581 and
section 501 of the Stewart B. McKinney
Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.
11411), as amended, HUD is publishing
this Notice to identify Federal buildings
and other real property that HUD has
reviewed for suitability for use to assist
the homeless. The properties were
reviewed using information provided to
HUD by Federal landholding agencies
regarding unutilized and underutilized
buildings and real property controlled
by such agencies or by GSA regarding
its inventory of excess or surplus
Federal property. This Notice is also
published in order to comply with the
December 12, 1988 Court Order in
National Coalition for the Homeless v.
Veterans Administration, No. 88–2503–
OG (D.D.C.).
Properties reviewed are listed in this
Notice according to the following
categories: Suitable/available, suitable/
unavailable, suitable/to be excess, and
unsuitable. The properties listed in the
three suitable categories have been
reviewed by the landholding agencies,
and each agency has transmitted to
HUD: (1) Its intention to make the
property available for use to assist the
homeless, (2) its intention to declare the
property excess to the agency’s needs, or
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
[CIS No. 2346-05]
RIN 1615-ZA22
Direct Mail Program for Submitting Application To Replace
Permanent Resident Card, Form I-90
AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of
Homeland Security.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is expanding its
Direct Mail Program to provide that aliens seeking to renew or replace
their Permanent Resident Card using the newly revised Form I-90,
Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, must file their
application at a designated lock-box facility for initial processing,
instead of at their local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
office, Service Center, or Application Support Center. The Direct Mail
Program allows U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to more
efficiently process applications by eliminating duplicative work,
maximizing staff productivity, and introducing better information
management tools.
DATES: This Notice is effective May 31, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Watson, Lockbox Project
Manager, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of
Homeland Security, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Room 1000, Washington,
DC 20529, Telephone (202) 272-1001.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
What is the Direct Mail program?
Under the Direct Mail program, applicants for certain immigration
benefits mail the designated application or petition directly to a U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) processing center instead
of submitting it to their local USCIS office. The purpose and strategy
of the Direct Mail program have been discussed in detail in previous
rulemakings and Notices (see 59 FR 33903, 59 FR 33985, 60 FR 22408, 61
FR 2266, 61 FR 56060, 62 FR 16607, 63 FR 891, 63 FR 892, 63 FR 13434,
63 FR 13878, 63 FR 16828, 63 FR 50584, 63 FR8688, 63 FR 8689, 64 FR
67323, 69 FR 3380, and 69 FR 4210).
What is the purpose of the Form I-90?
Form I-90 is used to apply for a replacement or renewal of Form I-
551, Permanent Resident Card. The specific requirements and procedures
to obtain a Permanent Resident Card can be found at 8 CFR 264.5.
Approximately one million of these forms are filed annually.
Why is a Permanent Resident Card necessary?
Section 264(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
provides that, every alien in the United States who has been registered
and fingerprinted ``shall be issued a certificate of alien registration
or an alien registration receipt card in such form and manner and at
such time as shall be prescribed under regulations * * *.'' Section
264(e) of the INA also provides that ``[e]very alien, eighteen years of
age and over, shall at all times carry with him and have in his
personal possession any certificate of alien registration or alien
registration receipt card issued to him * * *. Any alien who fails to
comply with [these] provisions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor * *
*.'' The Permanent Resident Card provides documentary evidence that the
bearer has been granted lawful permanent residence in the United States
and has been registered.
The specific requirements and procedures for applying to replace a
permanent resident card (including renewals of expiring permanent
resident cards) via submission of a Form I-90 with the required initial
evidence are set forth at 8 CFR 264.5.
Explanation of Changes
Does this Notice make any changes relating to an alien's eligibility
for issuance of a replacement permanent resident card?
No. This Notice only effects a change in the filing location for
these applications.
Will applicants for replacement permanent resident cards be required to
make a personal appearance to have their biometrics captured?
Yes, in accordance with the instructions contained on the newly
revised Form I-90, applicants will be notified how to make an
appointment to appear for biometrics processing. Due to new
technological capabilities, USCIS is now able to store captured
biometrics data to be utilized in the future. This enhancement will
assist applicants by reducing the number of future visits needed to the
local Application Support Center throughout the entire
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immigration process. The applicants will now appear and have their
photograph, fingerprints, and signature captured in this single visit.
Due to the fact that USCIS is now taking photographs of applicants,
there is no longer the requirement to submit photographs with the Form
I-90. The biometrics fee covering this service is $70.
Which applicants for replacement or renewal of Permanent Resident Cards
are affected by this Notice?
This Notice affects those aliens who are required to file for a
replacement Permanent Resident Card pursuant to 8 CFR 264.5(b), for
example, when:
(1) The previous card has been lost, stolen, or destroyed;
(2) The existing 10-year card is expiring within 6 months;
(3) The existing card has been mutilated;
(4) The bearer's name or other biographic information has been
legally changed since the issuance of the existing card;
(5) The applicant is taking up actual residence in the United
States after having been a commuter, or is a permanent resident taking
up commuter status;
(6) The applicant has automatically converted to permanent resident
status;
(7) The previous card issued was never received;
(8) The bearer of the card reaches the age of 14 years (unless the
existing card will expire prior to the bearer's 16th birthday); or
(9) The existing card contains incorrect data on account of USCIS
or former INS error.
To what address should aliens filing Form I-90 send their application?
Effective May 31, 2005, all applicants for replacement permanent
resident cards (including applicants seeking to renew expiring 10-year
Permanent Resident Cards) should submit their Form I-90 directly to the
following address:
For United States Postal Service (USPS) deliveries: U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services, P.O. Box 54870, Los Angeles, CA
90054-0870.
For non-United States Postal Service (USPS) deliveries (e.g.,
Federal Express, UPS, or DHL): U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Attention: I-90, 16420 Valley View Avenue, La Mirada, CA
90638.
Applicants should NOT submit the required initial evidence (i.e.
your prior card or other evidence of identity) or any supporting
documentation with the Form I-90. All required initial evidence and any
supporting documentation must be submitted at the time of the
applicant's in-person appearance at the local USCIS Application Support
Center.
Which version of the Form I-90 will USCIS accept?
As of May 31, 2005, USCIS will accept Form I-90 (edition date 5-06-
05, OMB 1615-0082). Any prior versions of the Form I-90, submitted
after May 31, 2005, without the required biometric fee, will be
rejected and returned to the applicant with accompanying fees for
resubmission with the proper version of the form.
What will happen to Forms I-90 covered by this Notice that are filed at
other USCIS locations?
USCIS will have a 45-day transition period, beginning from May 31,
2005, through July 15, 2005, during which it will automatically forward
to the Los Angeles/La Mirada Lockbox address any Form I-90s filed at a
location other than the Lockbox (i.e., a local USCIS district office,
Service Center or Application Support Center). Applications forwarded
from other USCIS offices will be considered properly filed when
receipted at the Lockbox. After the 45-day transition period, any Form
I-90 received at a location other than the Lockbox address will be
returned with an explanation directing the applicant to mail the
application directly to the Los Angeles/La Mirada Lockbox address for
processing.
How will your check be processed once it reaches the Lockbox facility?
If you send us a check, it will be converted into an electronic
funds transfer (EFT). This means we (USCIS and the Lockbox facility)
will copy your check and use the account information on it to
electronically debit your account for the amount of the check. The
debit from your account will usually occur within 24 hours, and will be
shown on your regular account statement.
You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your
original check, but will keep the copy of it. If the EFT cannot be
processed for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy
in place of your original check. If the EFT cannot be completed because
of insufficient funds, we may try to make the transfer up to two times.
Dated: May 24, 2005.
Eduardo Aguirre,
Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 05-10708 Filed 5-25-05; 9:56 am]
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