Green Card Replacement

Green card replacement is a lawful need if you reside in the U.S. enjoying the privilege of green card given in your favor in events your card gets destroyed, stolen or has become disfigured due to fading of the printed card details.

Green cards are issued to minor children who are below the age of 14 under the below 14 category at the time of application. Such green cards should be replaced with renewal or replacement before the 14th birthday of the holder.

If one has traveled overseas for a long time beyond the set limitations without a parole filed duly for appropriate time extensions unforeseen you may need to reapply for green card replacement processing.

You can even file for a parole of green card replacement if you have been a permanent resident for a long time and are going on a long travel that may require unforeseen time extension or if your expiry time falls at the time of travel when you may not be available for renewal. You can apply for an early green card replacement for better security.

The older versions of AR-3, AR-103, or I-151 are not any longer valid and you should apply for a green card replacement filing for a request for I-551 that is the current form to substantiate your immigration status.

If the green card has incorrect data about your status including your old name instead of the new name change after marriage or for personal reasons or if you have changed your residence all these changes have to be notified.

In special cases where sex change operation has been done change in gender status affects green card replacement process. Defense of marriage act of 1996! Transgender marriage is still a matter of issue in many states. To avoid sudden cancellation due to transgender issues get counsel and report the embassy to avoid undue deportation due to false report filing and false information in the green card.

Conditional residents filing for green card replacement should file for form I-751, which is a petition to remove prevailing conditions. Form I-90 is required for green card replacement for unconditional residents.

Online application of the green card replacement can be done. E-filing is most preferred these days and it is secure in the sense that records do not get lost. If you have traveled to your country and have lost green card replacement time you can consult the branch embassy for clarifications.