Lost/Stolen Green Card

Green Card Lost/Stolen:

A U.S. green card is the evidence of your lawful permanent resident status and is also the proof of your registration in accordance with United States immigration laws.

You should file for green card replacement, if your green card is lost or stolen. The Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card is used to file for the replacement of lost or stolen green cards. The green card can only be replaced inside the United States by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Citizenship and Immigration Services. DHS may be able to issue you a transportation letter which is valid for one month.

Stolen/lost Green Card - Transportation Letter

Transportation letter is a letter issued to a legal permanent resident who has a lost/stolen green card and needs to travel to the U.S. It permits you to return to the United States without penalty. For issuing the transportation letter, DHS must confirm your legal resident status in the United States. The issued transportation letter is valid only for 15 days.

• report lost/stolen green card to the nearest police station;
• publish a classified advertisement in the local daily newspaper and carry the receipt of the payment.
• go to the nearest U.S. Embassy and apply for the transportation letter.

You have to submit the following documents and information for the issuance of a transportation letter:

• completed application for transportation letter;
• your passport;
• proof of your resident status in the United States (e.g. your alien registration receipt card number or a copy of your green card);
• a police report showing that the card was lost or stolen;
• a detailed explanation specifying why you don't have your green card with you;
• evidence that you were in the United States within the last 12 months;
• three identical passport-style photographs;
• if you are a military or civilian U.S. government personnel or dependent, a copy of the military/government orders should be submitted.
• evidence of the most recent date of departure from the United States, such as photocopies of airline tickets or a copy of reservation confirmation; and
• an application fee of USD 165.00 (the fees is payable at the Consulate in USD or euros in cash or with credit card such as Visa, American Express, Master Card, Discover.

The time to process the transportation letter depends on the circumstances of your case, the information and evidence you provide. So make sure that all documentation is provided to avoid delays in interviews and issuance. Normally, the issuance of letter takes two weeks (ten work days). When your application is received at the DHS office, they will contact you to arrange an appointment for an interview for the issuance of transportation letter.

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