I have a couple of questions

[educator_71 22]

I’m not sure if this the right place to ask this but one question is does the US embassies in the states allow walk in visits? The second question is if they do, do you guys think that if we would bring a report about our house fire in January in which we lost my wife’s 10 yr green card, would they waive the 500 dollar fee for a replacement? We would love to begin the citizenship process. Thank you so much. This site is so helpful. 

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13 minutes ago, educator_71 said:

I’m not sure if this the right place to ask this but one question is does the US embassies in the states allow walk in visits? The second question is if they do, do you guys think that if we would bring a report about our house fire in January in which we lost my wife’s 10 yr green card, would they waive the 500 dollar fee for a replacement? We would love to begin the citizenship process. Thank you so much. This site is so helpful. 

I can't see why they would waive the fee, to be honest. I know it was lost under very unfortunate/traumatic circumstances...but it was still lost for a reason outside of USCIS's responsibility. 

 

I have absolutely no knowledge of when and why they do issue waivers, so this is just me guessing by the way - but they're not normally known for their compassion.

 

I know that wasn't the answer you were looking for - and 100%, definitely try - worst that can happen is they say no. I hope it goes well for you 🙏.

[educator_71 22]

It’s all good but was just wondering. Thanks for the reply. 

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23 minutes ago, educator_71 said:

allow walk in visits?

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-a-uscis-office/field-offices "USCIS field offices do not allow walk-ins. You must have an appointment to visit an office." Also, the Phoenix Lockbox is the designated location for filing Form I-90.

24 minutes ago, educator_71 said:

would they waive the 500 dollar fee for a replacement?

If you have a "demonstrated inability to pay" then you can also submit Form I-912 for fee waiver request: https://www.uscis.gov/i-912 "Forms Eligible for Fee Waiver"

28 minutes ago, educator_71 said:

We would love to begin the citizenship process.

Do you have photocopy of front and back of the lost GC?

 

If not, then after Form I-90 is filed you can file Form N-400: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/n-400instr.pdf "If you have lost your Form I-551, attach a photocopy of any other entry document or a photocopy of a receipt showing that you have filed Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card."

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29 minutes ago, educator_71 said:

I’m not sure if this the right place to ask this but one question is does the US embassies in the states allow walk in visits? The second question is if they do, do you guys think that if we would bring a report about our house fire in January in which we lost my wife’s 10 yr green card, would they waive the 500 dollar fee for a replacement? We would love to begin the citizenship process. Thank you so much. This site is so helpful. 

 

The US doesn't have embassies. 

Here are the steps to replace your green card:

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/replace-your-green-card

[Timona 4,207]

30 minutes ago, Kor2USA said:

 

The US doesn't have embassies. 

Here are the steps to replace your green card:

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/replace-your-green-card

 

I think the correct statement should be: Embassies do not exist in the US mainland. 

 

US does have embassies, though not in the US itself. 

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1 minute ago, Timona said:

 

I think the correct statement should be: Embassies do not exist in the US mainland. 

 

US does have embassies, though not in the US itself. 

Correct... I should not write shorthand as that could cause confusion. 

The US does not have US embassies inside the States. OP would need to visit a USCIS office. 

But, OP does not need to visit a USCIS office for a new GC. They can apply online or by mail. 

[Timona 4,207]

1 hour ago, educator_71 said:

I’m not sure if this the right place to ask this but one question is does the US embassies in the states allow walk in visits? The second question is if they do, do you guys think that if we would bring a report about our house fire in January in which we lost my wife’s 10 yr green card, would they waive the 500 dollar fee for a replacement? We would love to begin the citizenship process. Thank you so much. This site is so helpful. 

 

File for replacement online. You will get a receipt within 24 hours. Take that receipt and upload it on your N400 application, if you are already eligible to file for citizenship. 

[JeanneAdil 6,510]

that's a homeowner's insurance claim and one of the one things that do not diminish in value

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*** Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to General Immigration-Related Discussion, where topics related to GC replacement are discussed ***

 

[arken 4,197]

On 11/6/2021 at 9:22 PM, Kor2USA said:

Correct... I should not write shorthand as that could cause confusion. 

Agreed though i believe you should return the favor when provided a chance. 😉

like,
 

On 11/6/2021 at 9:16 PM, Timona said:

I think the correct statement should be: Embassies do not exist in the US mainland. 

 

US does have embassies, though not in the US itself. 

I think the correct statement should be:

US Embassies do not exist in the US Mainland.

 

Embassies do exist in the US mainland, though not of the US itself.

 

😁

 

Edited November 8, 2021 by arken