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If you are a permanent resident or conditional permanent resident of the United States and you lose your green card, you will need to apply for a new one.
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Introduction
If you lose your green card while traveling, there are a few things you need to do. First, you should contact the nearest U.S. Consulate or Embassy as soon as possible. They will be able to help you replace your lost card. Next, you need to file a police report in the country where you lost your card. This report will be needed when you apply for a replacement card. Finally, you will need to fill out an application for a replacement green card, which can be found on the USCIS website.
What is a Green Card?
A Green Card, otherwise known as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document that allows an individual to live and work permanently in the United States. once you have been approved for a Green Card, you will be able to travel in and out of the country as you please.
However, if you lose your Green Card while you are outside of the United States, it may be difficult to return. In order to re-enter the country, you will need to obtain a new Green Card or other travel document from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
If you are unable to obtain a new Green Card prior to your return trip, you may be able to apply for a returning resident visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate. However, this process can take several months or more, so it is important to plan ahead if you anticipate losing your Green Card while traveling abroad.
What Happens if You Lose Your Green Card?
If you lose your green card, you will need to replace it as soon as possible. A lost or stolen green card can create many problems, so it’s important to act quickly.
If you are outside of the United States when you lose your green card, you will need to contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. They can help you replace your green card and return to the United States.
If you are inside the United States when you lose your green card, you will need to file a form I-90 with the USCIS. You will also need to pay a filing fee. Replacement green cards usually take about six months to process.
How to Avoid Losing Your Green Card?
It is important to keep your green card with you at all times when you are in the United States. This is because the green card is proof of your legal status in the country. If you are stopped by law enforcement, they may ask to see your green card. If you do not have your green card with you, you could be detained and even deported.
There are a few things you can do to avoid losing your green card while traveling. First, make sure to keep it in a safe place where you will not lose it. Second, carry a photocopy of your green card with you at all times. This will help prove your identity and legal status if you lose your green card. Finally, always carry some form of identification with you, such as a passport or driver’s license, in case you lose your green card.
What to Do if You Lose Your Green Card?
If you are a permanent resident of the United States (a green card holder), it is very important for you to keep your green card with you at all times. You may need it to return to the United States after travel abroad.
If your green card is lost or stolen while you are traveling outside the United States, you should report the loss or theft to the local police where it occurred and get a copy of the police report. You should also contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to let them know what happened and ask for help in replacing your green card.
Once you return to the United States, you will need to file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to replace your lost or stolen green card.
How to Get a New Green Card?
If you’re a permanent resident of the United States and you lose your green card while traveling, there are a few steps you can take to get a new one. First, you’ll need to contact the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and explain what happened. They may be able to help you replaced your lost green card if you still have your original copy of the document.
If you don’t have your original copy of the document, then you’ll need to apply for a new Green card. The process is similar to applying for a initial green card, which includes filling out an application, providing proof of your identity and residency, and paying the required fees. You may also need to go through an interview process. Depending on your individual circumstances, the entire process can take several months.
Conclusion
If you lose your green card while traveling, you should immediately notify the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. You will need to apply for a new green card, which can take several months to process. In the meantime, you may be issued a temporary travel document that will allow you to return to the United States.
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If you are traveling abroad and you lose your green card, you should contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate immediately. The consular officer will assist you in replacing your green card so that you can return to the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you lose your green card while traveling, it is important to report the loss to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate as soon as possible. The embassy or consulate can issue you a temporary travel document that will allow you to return to the United States.
It is also important to report the loss of your green card to the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You can do this by filing a Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
There is no fee to file Form I-90 if you lost your green card because it was stolen or destroyed. However, if you lost your green card because you misplaced it or it was lost in the mail, there is a $455 filing fee.
You will need to provide evidence that you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States in order to obtain a replacement green card. This can be done by providing USCIS with copies of documents such as your birth certificate, passport, marriage certificate, or divorce decree.
Once USCIS receives your Form I-90 and supporting documents, they will review your application and decide whether or not to issue you a replacement green card. If USCIS approves your application, they will mail you a new green card within two weeks.
About the Author
About the Author:
Sarah Li is an immigration lawyer based in New York City. Sarah has represented clients in a wide range of immigration matters, including family-based petitions, asylum applications, and naturalization proceedings. Sarah is a graduate of Columbia Law School and has a Masters degree in International Affairs from Columbia University.
