If you need to travel abroad before you receive the replacement green card,
you can make an appointment with your local USCIS office by calling 1-800-375-5283
. At the appointment, request an I-551 stamp in your passport (similar to the sample image on the right).
How long does it take to get a lost green card replaced?
The average processing time to replace a lost or stolen green card is
6-9.5 months
, as of November 11, 2020. (Processing times change regularly. For the latest wait-time estimate, please visit the USCIS website.)
Can I travel outside the US if I lost my green card?
Permanent residents who have lost a green card or reentry permit while traveling abroad
must file Form I-131A, Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation)
. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) publishes the form, but you’ll need to submit it at a U.S. embassy.
Can you travel if your green card is in process?
Plan the Timing of your Green Card Application
Although consular processing is a more complex and lengthy immigration process (approximately 8-12 months), the advantage of this process is that
the applicant is not restricted from international travel while their immigrant visa application is pending
.
Can I travel to U.S. while waiting for green card?
If you intend taking up permanent residence in the United States,
you are required to wait until the immigrant or fiancé(e) visa is issued
. You cannot reside in the U.S. on a tourist visa or visa free under the Visa Waiver Program while waiting the issuance of the visa.
Can I travel within the U.S. while waiting for green card?
However,
USCIS will allow you to travel while you wait for your permanent resident card, if you apply for and obtain an advance parole document
. This advance parole document will permit you to return to the country, even if you have not received your Green Card.
Can I travel while my i-90 is pending?
No matter the case, the processing time for an I-90 application is typically 8-10 months, which means, most likely,
the LPR in question will have to postpone international travel until they receive their new green card
.
What can I do if USPS lost my green card?
- Make Sure You’ve Been Approved.
- Wait 30 Days.
- Check With Your Post Office.
- Make an Infopass Appointment.
- Contact Your Congressperson.
- File I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
What happens if my green card expires while waiting for renewal?
If your green card expires, or is about to expire, while you’re waiting for citizenship,
you don’t need to worry
. The USCIS has created Form I-90 specifically for the purpose of replacing an expired green card.
Can I travel while waiting for my permanent resident card?
You can travel and your pending I485 (with or without Advance parole) will not be abandoned if you have one of these visa types to re-enter the USA: Work visas like H1B and its dependent H4, L-1, and its dependent L2. K-3 spouse or a K-4 child of a US citizen.
Can I travel while my i-131 is pending?
Individuals may travel on the approved advanced parole document, provided the document is valid for the entire duration of the time abroad
. The pending Form I-131 will not be considered abandoned in this situation.
Can you travel to US while waiting for consular processing?
If you choose to go through consular processing,
it can be difficult to travel to the United States while your application is pending
— even just for a short trip. This is the case even if you already have a valid tourist visa.
Can I travel while I 140 is pending?
You should not travel internationally while the travel document is pending
, or the entire process will be considered abandoned and your adjustment of status denied. After several months of waiting, you should then be scheduled for an interview with a USCIS officer.
Can you travel while waiting for US visa?
Many people with pending immigrant visa petitions have successfully traveled to the United States on a B visitor visa or through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). In fact,
Canadians can typically cross the border with ease with a visa or visa waiver
.
Can I travel 3 months before my green card expires?
US permanent residents are free to travel and return to the United States up until the expiration date on their Green Card
.
Can I travel with my i 90 receipt notice?
Lawful permanent residents should not attempt to travel using a receipt notice printed on standard paper
. The revised I-797 receipt notice, together with an applicant’s green card, will serve as temporary evidence of lawful permanent resident status for 12 months from the expiration date of the green card.
What happens if I lost my green card while Travelling?
If you are overseas and your Permanent Resident Card was lost or stolen, and you have been out of the United States for less than 365 consecutive days,
you may request a boarding foil to allow you to return to the United States
. In order to apply for a boarding foil, you require an appointment.
Why have I not received my green card after 120 days?
If you have not received your green card in a timely manner (90 – 120 days for immigrants who recently entered the United States, or 60 days for immigrants applying for adjustment of status), the first step is to
call the USCIS Contact Center
.
