I am a lawful permanent resident (“green card” holder) of the United States but I am curently in Europe on vaction. The issue is as follows: I lost my green card, but I still have my state ID and my non US passport. My flight back to the states is in less than a month. What should I do ? If I contact the local US embassy, would they be able to give me a new one ? Or would my family back in the states be able to go to INS and get me another Green Card? Keep in mind that I'm working within a time frame of about 28 days.
2006-07-10 06:31:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Easy. You go to the nearest US embassy or consulate and ask for a "transportation letter." Take along anything you have that proves you had a green card. If you still carry the passport that you used to enter the US as an immigrant, or if you've used it at all to travel back to the US from anywhere else, the US entry stamps will indicate that you're an LPR. If you have nothing with you and your passport is new, your folks can fax documents either to you or directly to the embassy.
The folks at the embassy will confirm that you really are an LPR, and will give you a document that the airlines will accept to take you back to the US. The process usually takes no more than a day or two.
After you are home again, you apply for a replacement green card using form I-90 (http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-90.htm).
You're pretty lucky in a way; most LPRs discover their green cards are missing when they're in the checkin line at the airport. At least you can plan ahead!
2006-07-10 06:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom got her purse stolen many years ago, and replacing her green card was a queen *****. (She has since gotten US citizenship, but not until she replaced her f***ing green card.)
The modern green card is an amazingly high-tech identity document, and as such, it's unlikely that the embassy will be able to replace it in time.
However, it never hurts to try.
It would help to have a police report on the loss of the GC, but it's not necessary. The embassy should be able to verify that you have one based on your passport info.
Hopefully, it'll help on your return to the US; maybe they'll swipe your passport and see that you are a legal alien.
Stupid question: does your passport have anything showing that you have a resident visa?
2006-07-10 06:42:31 · answer #2 · answered by kx_wx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The others are off base, but Dognhorsemom is absolutely right (she is my idol). You cannot replace a Green Card overseas, but the Transportation Letter will allow you to board the plane and seek admission to the US. I would add that when you apply for the Transportation Letter, you should provide a police report, if possible, from the nearest local authority indicating that you attempted to recover the card, along with proof of your last flight out of the US, and your return ticket to the US.
2006-07-10 08:42:53 · answer #3 · answered by Curious1usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would risk it and contact the embassy or the INS to get a new one. But I don't have your problem. My mom just got hers so I don't know anything about a missing one, sorry! Good luck and I know it took you a lot of money and time to get it. I hope you are able to get another one.
2006-07-10 06:35:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 07:27:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your nearest Embassy or Consulate. If you don't get a new one there you should at least get a temporary permit so you can come back. Good luck...
2006-07-10 06:42:44 · answer #6 · answered by jlcaooscl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best that u can do is go to the us emmbassy that is nearst to u ... dont worry because they have u in thier records... n all ur fingerprints.... the us has all ur info so they will no if ur a resident or not
2006-07-10 07:35:44 · answer #7 · answered by SofaKingBored23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋