*How to Replace a Lost Green Card*
If you lost your green card or your card has expired, you can file an application with USCIS to obtain a replacement card. While no longer having your green card or having a card that is expired does not mean that you have lost your permanent residency status, having a valid card in your possession is important to prove your status in the United States.
Processing times are quite lengthy for USCIS to issue you a replacement card so it may be necessary for you to schedule an Infopass appointment at your local USCIS field office to obtain a stamp in your passport to evidence that you are a permanent resident after you file your application for a replacement green card.
If you have ever been arrested, contact us to speak with an Attorney at Law MJ Kim. It is important to have your case evaluated by an experienced Immigration Attorney before filing your application to replace or renew your green card because certain criminal convictions can trigger deportation.
Also, if you meet the eligibility requirements for citizenship, it may be possible for you to apply for citizenship rather than filing to replace your permanent resident card.
