My wife's Indian passport was stolen

[inzango 0]

Hi VJers,

Happy 4th of July everyone.

I hope you are enjoying the holiday.

Little problem we are in right now.

My wife's Indian Passport was stolen.

We filed a police report right away.

I tried calling Indian consulate in Chicago as we reside in Chicago,

but only automated message plays.

Questions?

What are the steps that are required in this situation?

How do I cancel the passport? If the passport needs to be cancelled, can you please start the cancellation process?

Do I have to apply for a replacement passport? If yes, how do I apply for another Indian Passport?

Is there a direct number where I can talk to a live person?

My wife has a 10 years green card, does she still need an Indian passport to apply for citizenship?

Please help me solve the problem.

Thank you.

[Deep2009 18]

Where did she lost it? Do you have a police report?

Go to local police and file for lost passport report. You will need that when applying to replace the Indian passport.

You are in Chicago, please visit the consulate...they will tell you what to do next.

[inzango 0]

Where did she lost it? Do you have a police report?

Go to local police and file for lost passport report. You will need that when applying to replace the Indian passport.

You are in Chicago, please visit the consulate...they will tell you what to do next.

Thank you Deep2009 for your help.

It was stolen in Orlando Florida. We did file the police resport right away.

Okay, I need to call them to mail me the police report because the cop didn't give me any paperwork.

I tried emailing Indian Consolate, but I didn't get a reply back.

You are right, I should make an appointment with Chicago Indian Consolate and personally visit.

My wife also has to reapply for her Green Card since it was stolen with the passport. It's the 10 year GC.

I know she has to submit Form I-90.

Does she have to submit any supporting documents again with Form I-90?

Thank you

[Harsh_77 718]

First yes she still needs a passport, just coz she has 10 yr GC does not mean she can go without passport.

You will have to get hold of someone in Indian embassy for duplicate passport, for that you would need a copy of police report that the original was stolen.

You will apply for duplicate of the GC as well and for that you would need the police report too as it would be good to let USCIS know the GC was stolen.

You would not need any other documentation for duplicate GC.

[inzango 0]

First yes she still needs a passport, just coz she has 10 yr GC does not mean she can go without passport.

You will have to get hold of someone in Indian embassy for duplicate passport, for that you would need a copy of police report that the original was stolen.

You will apply for duplicate of the GC as well and for that you would need the police report too as it would be good to let USCIS know the GC was stolen.

You would not need any other documentation for duplicate GC.

Thanks Harsh for quick reply,

I got a hold of someone at Indian Embassy Chicago. She was able to help me out.

I am happy to hear that we don't need additional documentation. Thank God.

If I have any more questions, I will post.

Thank you.