lost greencard

[FaithfulandTrue 6]

hello...my husband lost his wallet today and it had everything in it, including his greencard... we did not make a copy of it and he is supposed to file in may for his 10 year card... we are besides ourselves as to what to do... we know that they need to see front and back of the greencard and i think even when trying to get a replacement .. is that right ... what can we do.. his greeencard expires august 11, 2010

[Otto 83]

Kind of difficult (OK, impossible) to get a replacement card AND show the front/back.

You need that card - not just for the I-751 but as proof of legal presence in the US.

It's a hard pill to swallow but it sounds like you're going to have to do the I-90/Replacement. I'd be guessing if I said you could try to file the I-751 without copies of the card since it is number one on the initial evidence list (instructions page).

[FaithfulandTrue 6]

we made a police report... will that help... i don't know what else to do.. we went to his job and they gave him what he did when he first got hired, but its only the front and you really can't make our everything.. i wanna cry.. today is our anniversary too... i just checked out the i 90 and it said do not use this form if your status is expiring use the 751 but the 751 calls for the front and back too... are there any exceptions.. we really need to get a replacement.. his 90 day window starts in may...

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

You will need to get a new card for $310.00. I suggest not to put it in the wallet but a safe place. On a sidenote: my wife's purse was stolen at the local Starbucks yesterday, in my presence, in it "everything" including her diamond wrist watch. Guess what question was on my mind:

"Why in the world would you carry that in your purse?"

[Otto 83]

we made a police report... will that help... i don't know what else to do.. we went to his job and they gave him what he did when he first got hired, but its only the front and you really can't make our everything.. i wanna cry.. today is our anniversary too... i just checked out the i 90 and it said do not use this form if your status is expiring use the 751 but the 751 calls for the front and back too... are there any exceptions.. we really need to get a replacement.. his 90 day window starts in may...

I-90: The reason is says 'do not use' is so folks don't use it to remove/lift conditions. If you've lost the card, you can use the I-90. The exception to front/back copies would be to submit a copy of his ID (i.e., Passport, DL etc - I'd go with the passport).

[Yurika & Jim 77]

Here is March filer minnhelp's post about same situation. http://www.visajourn...1entry3761486

I hope this helps

[FaithfulandTrue 6]

ok we will do that.. thank you for your help.. we really appreciate this site

[milimelo 4,204]

I think the rule is if it's close to filing I-751 time you DO NOT file I-90 for replacement card. You provide what you have including the police report and once you have NOA1 you get a stamp in the passport.

[SuperDuper! 230]

Hope you can avoid paying for a replacement card. We're sure you have better plans for $310. In the future, consider making a clear copy of the GC, and then put the original in a safe place. Carry the copy for casual use, then carry the original for official use, when you know it is needed. Some VJ'rs will tell you to carry the original always, even when going to toilet in your own house. But the reality is, most of us are more practical, and find realistic compromises in daily life that keep us sane. Good Luck!

[jcrom 2]

Hello everybody, my friend, this is my comment. I'm sorry that your husband lost his wallet with the green card. Now, the paperwork and the process is expensive. Now, In my humble experience, that is the reason, the alien NEVER cannot be with the green card on him/her. Why? the ID or the State Driver's License has everything data and information in the system; now, in case of a loss like your case, it comes up problems. I've read that is law that the alien has to have the green card on him/her always, I think is true; however, it is better to carry a copy, it is more suitable in case of something. Thanks and bye,

[mynameis 0]

I ran into the same problem when i was filing mine.

Before i filed my i-75,1 i called USCIS and asked whether to get a replacement.

They told me that since my original was going to be expiring their was no need to get a replacement.

The representative told me that by the time my replace card got to me it is possible that i would receive

a new 10yr card.

Do understand that i'm paraphrasing.

Anyway i went ahead and sent a copy of my card, ONLY THE FRONT.

I was approved as 4-02-2010.

i'm not saying it will work for you but in my case it did.

[FaithfulandTrue 6]

Praise God we found the wallet... it was under my youngest daughter bed... don't know how that happened... when i looked in his wallet i was shocked as to what he had in there that can really do damage... we "cleaned it out"... ssn, debit cards for banks we don't put money into anymore, acct numbers, greencard, ead... so all of that was removed... i immediately made copies of the greencard, but keep the greencard in a safe place as bob explained... we already made the police report.. will still get it just in case... with all the excitement didn't get a chance to take any anniversary pictures... does immigration take notice of dates on photos.. some photos we have don't have the date... thanks everyone for all of your responses... we have really learned our lesson

[Yurika & Jim 77]

Your little one was looking for his money!? You'd better keep your eye on her

[FaithfulandTrue 6]

Your little one was looking for his money!? You'd better keep your eye on her

yea i know.. like i said we learned our lesson and made copies of it... as far as my youngest, i just don't know... but i told her to be very careful... i never seen my husband smoke so many cigarettes before everything was ok... ... i'm just thankful things worked out for us.. we got to file soon and immigration, well, you know

Edited April 13, 2010 by wonderful07

[dolphin1 5]

if you didnt find it, i dont think it would be a problem, espcially if you send USCIS the front copy of his card and the police report. About the date on the pictures, i dont think USCIS cares much as anyone with nowadays pictures softwares can put dates on the pictures and then print them.