N400 - Waiting for Interview - Lost Green Card

[2far 185]

I've applied for N-400 and done the biometrics.  Currently waiting for the interview to be scheduled.  And I can't find my green card.

 

Can I finish the citizenship process without the green card?

[ikeben 1]

Of course. 

All of that information is already with the state.

However, I would suggest applying as soon as possible for a replacement just in case your application is either delayed or denied

Thanks 

[Haideraaz 19]

30 minutes ago, ikeben said:

Of course. 

All of that information is already with the state.

However, I would suggest applying as soon as possible for a replacement just in case your application is either delayed or denied

Thanks 

agree .. better file for a replacement !

[marcusa 31]

i always put GC in the same secured place along with my passport. Only use it for domestic flights.

 

as the GC replacement is pricy and time-consuming.

Edited August 28, 2017 by marcusa

[2far 185]

36 minutes ago, marcusa said:

i always put GC in the same secured place along with my passport. Only use it for domestic flights.

 

as the GC replacement is pricy and time-consuming.

Great statement, but not very helpful at this time.

 

 

Does anyone have an actual answer?  Or are you just guessing?

[marcusa 31]

7 hours ago, 2far said:

I've applied for N-400 and done the biometrics.  Currently waiting for the interview to be scheduled.  And I can't find my green card.

 

Can I finish the citizenship process without the green card?

Green card is the only  official immigration document for your legal residency in the U.S.

before you are officially the U.S. citizen, you do need green card as your proof. plus, its hard to predict how soon your N400 gets approved. it's case by case. Some are a few months, some are a year...If you dont want to take the risk, better file the GC replacement immediately. sometime, things are more important than money. 

[Haideraaz 19]

23 hours ago, 2far said:

Great statement, but not very helpful at this time.

 

 

Does anyone have an actual answer?  Or are you just guessing?

you should apply for replacement !!!! as I mentioned above 

[lovelyalex 99]

I was led to believe that you're required to have your GC on you all the time, say in your wallet, and should have it available to present to law enforcement etc.

 

I just had my interview today and had to present to the officer meeting me along with my passport and drivers license for verification.  I would apply for a replacement ASAP personally.

[marcusa 31]

 As by law, you need have valid GC along with you always to prove your legal residency. not your driver license or state ID. If lost, it's also required by law you should file for a replacement immediately to avoid any trouble. Once you have the receipt document from USCIS shown you lost your GC and now is processing for replacement. You are safe. 

 

You need GC for your interview and oath ceremony. You can't just say it's lost.

You  have to either give them the green card or the USCIS documents showing that the GC replacement is pending and processing. They know how long the new GC replacement will be taking.  so you can bring your certificate home and they will terminate your GC replacement processing.

 

[Going through 5,671]

1 hour ago, lovelyalex said:

I was led to believe that you're required to have your GC on you all the time, say in your wallet, and should have it available to present to law enforcement etc.

 

I just had my interview today and had to present to the officer meeting me along with my passport and drivers license for verification.  I would apply for a replacement ASAP personally.

How did your interview go?

[Going through 5,671]

On 8/28/2017 at 1:00 PM, 2far said:

I've applied for N-400 and done the biometrics.  Currently waiting for the interview to be scheduled.  And I can't find my green card.

 

Can I finish the citizenship process without the green card?

I'm wondering if it's possible you left your GC at your biometrics appointment?  Might be worth a shot to visit the ASC and see...

[lovelyalex 99]

28 minutes ago, Going through said:

How did your interview go?

I aced it! 

[Going through 5,671]

18 minutes ago, lovelyalex said:

I aced it! 

Congrats!!!  Now you can divorce USCIS  

[marcusa 31]

17 hours ago, Going through said:

I'm wondering if it's possible you left your GC at your biometrics appointment?  Might be worth a shot to visit the ASC and see...

less likely. the ASC person just takes a peek about your GC for a second and return it to you at your checking-in and before taking picture and fingerprint

[Going through 5,671]

7 hours ago, marcusa said:

less likely. the ASC person just takes a peek about your GC for a second and return it to you at your checking-in and before taking picture and fingerprint

It could be possible...because sometimes they don't hand it back until the end of your appointment---which is what happened in my case, and I almost ended up leaving without it too because I'd forgotten the agent had it..every ASC is different.  That's why I suggested it as a possibility.