Green Card Stolen Before Naturalization Interview

[Erik And Anum 1]

My wife`s Greencard was stolen along with her passport. We are still awaiting for the naturalization interview letter which should be coming anytime now. I still have digital copies of both her Green Card and Passports. As it could take months to get these replaced would my option be to postpone the interview once the letter comes in? We have already filed a police report today and are keeping our fingers crossed.

[Hypnos 6,576]

I would make an Infopass appointment and ask how USCIS wish you to proceed.

[Erik And Anum 1]

I think we`ll do that once we get the Police Report.

[Helpme123 9]

Print out color copies and take them to your infopass appointment explain your situation.

[Erik And Anum 1]

I`m unable to obtain an appointment as I get this on the screen

At this time, there are no information appointments available for the office in your area. Please try back again later.

[Hypnos 6,576]

Keep trying, as new slots open daily.

[Erik And Anum 1]

We will try all weekend.

[sarahch 68]

If i may ask how did it get stolen?

[N400applicant 7]

Why do they even need a GC I don't know. They can run the fingerprints and ID a person and find out if you are a PR without any paper ID on you.

Expect some delays in processing unless there is a specific duigeline how to deal with this kind of situation.

[Erik And Anum 1]

We both came back from Punta Cana and as we stopped by to grab something to eat someone broke in to our car and stole our purse and carryon. It's unfortunate cause now she doesn't have any id. Since her drivers license was due to expire next week they can't renew her drivers license without her 10 yr physical green card as the drivers license was granted to her using her 2 yr conditional. First thing we may have to do is get a new passport and go to the interview with hopes of them accepting her without the green card. It doesn't make sense having to wait another six months just for the green card if her interview will take place well before that. We are awaiting for the police report as well as uscis to have infopass availability. We are also waiting for the interview letter to come in.

[N400applicant 7]

Q. Someone stole my wife’s green card. Can she naturalize without it? My wife has been a resident for nine years. She has proof that her card was stolen.

William, San Antonio, Tex.

A. Your wife can naturalize despite her not having a green card. She is still a permanent resident. A permanent resident whose card whose card was stolen, lost or expired, can get U.S. citizenship without getting a new card.

Some people are confused about whether a naturalization applicant needs an unexpired card in hand, to naturalize. If you ask USCIS officials whether a person with an expired or missing card must replace the card before naturalizing, many will answer “yes.” But that’s only because the law says you must always have a valid card. However, if you ask USCIS whether you can naturalize without a valid card, the answer is again “yes.” A person with required number of years of permanent residence, can clearly naturalize without producing an unexpired plastic card. Your wife will need some form of government-issued I.D., such as a driver’s license to prove her identity. Evidence that she is a permanent resident will be in her immigration file.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/stolen-green-card-no-obstacle-naturalization-article-1.1430207

[Erik And Anum 1]

Thanks I am trying to figure out what other options I may have to get her drivers license renewed as they will not renew without producing the physical green card would it be much easier for her to apply for her passport and use that as her id instead?

Only other thing that I can think of is our marriage license and her birth certificate.

[N400applicant 7]

It's not very likely for someone to answer your question here, because someone from the same state as yourself (and who is familiar with local VA DMV rules) must read your question and come up with an answer. I live in MD and have no idea how I can replace my DL if someone steals my vallet with GC tomorrow. Most people wouldn;t know unless they have been in exact same situation.

There are a few things you can do though. One is to pick up the phone and call your local DMV, or visit it in person. If clerk is inept ask to speak to a supervisor. Explain them that your spouses' GC was stolen. I am sure you will need a proof (such as Police report). Then ask what can she do to get a replacement DL.

You can also Google it yourself and see what search results you come up with.

Good luck

Thanks I am trying to figure out what other options I may have to get her drivers license renewed as they will not renew without producing the physical green card would it be much easier for her to apply for her passport and use that as her id instead?
Only other thing that I can think of is our marriage license and her birth certificate.

Edited October 19, 2015 by N400applicant

[Erik And Anum 1]

When we went to the dmv they refused to renew her drivers license as she did not have the physical green card. When I called they stated that a i757 was enough but the problem is that the form didn't have a expiration nor a issued date. It just said that her greencard was approved. We will try again with the police report but if they end up giving us a hard time about it we may have to consult a lawyer for further advice

[N400applicant 7]

First, find out what the law is. Often, it's enough to find the specific statute (or instruction page from DMV) which states you are entitled to DL based on so and so. If BY LAW you CAN get replacement DL with I757 (and certainly Police report), then print out where it says so, and keep it in your pocket. Go to DMV. Present documents which you know are sufficient to receive the document you need. If clerk is inept, show the print out (law, statutes, instructions, etc.).

If it still doesn't work, then call floor supervisor. If BY LAW you are entitled to it and they refuse to process your request, then you can file formal complaint against DMV. They should have a special customer care line.

In any event. I think if your spouse is entitled to passport and can get it in US, then she should go applt for it without wasting any time. If you can get DL , great. If not, then at least she will have some gov issued ID to show, so she can attend the interview.

I wil not respond to this thread again, but I am sure you already know what you need to do.

Good luck.

When we went to the dmv they refused to renew her drivers license as she did not have the physical green card. When I called they stated that a i757 was enough but the problem is that the form didn't have a expiration nor a issued date. It just said that her greencard was approved. We will try again with the police report but if they end up giving us a hard time about it we may have to consult a lawyer for further advice