No, you only need to renew your Permanent Resident Card when it expires.
The fee to submit the application (Form I-90) is $290, combined with the $80 biometric fee for a total of $370.
If you apply for naturalization six months or more before the expiration date on your Permanent Resident Card, you may not have to apply for a new card.
It begins when you are given official resident status, this date is on your Permanent Resident Card.
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