Stolen Green Card

[MaryLoves 5]

Hi, 

 

Today, someone broke into my house while I was away, and stole my valuables, which unfortunately included my (10 year) green card.

I need a replacement, and I was reading the USCIS website to get more information. 

 

Since I don't have anyone to help me with this case, I wanted to make sure if my understanding is correct on here.

1) I have to apply for a replacement green card by filling out and submitting an I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.

2) I have to pay the fee of $540 (as of 8/12/2022) (EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE BROKE INTO MY PLACE AND I AM THE VICTIM OF THE THIEF?)

3) I have to wait a few months until the replacement arrives.

 

Is this all correct? Do I need to submit any other documents? I have a physical and original police report I got today. 

Also I have a PDF copy of my green card (both front and back). 

 

I am mad at how I am the victim of the incident, and I am the one to have to pay the fee for the replacement. That's like rubbing salt into the wound. 

[Boiler 45,486]

Last I saw they are taking over a year.

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

4 hours ago, MaryLoves said:

Hi, 

 

Today, someone broke into my house while I was away, and stole my valuables, which unfortunately included my (10 year) green card.

I need a replacement, and I was reading the USCIS website to get more information. 

 

Since I don't have anyone to help me with this case, I wanted to make sure if my understanding is correct on here.

1) I have to apply for a replacement green card by filling out and submitting an I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.

2) I have to pay the fee of $540 (as of 8/12/2022) (EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE BROKE INTO MY PLACE AND I AM THE VICTIM OF THE THIEF?)

3) I have to wait a few months until the replacement arrives.

 

Is this all correct? Do I need to submit any other documents? I have a physical and original police report I got today. 

Also I have a PDF copy of my green card (both front and back). 

 

I am mad at how I am the victim of the incident, and I am the one to have to pay the fee for the replacement. That's like rubbing salt into the wound. 

1.  Yes

2.  Yes.

3.  Could be several to many months.

[Verrou 1,962]

4 hours ago, MaryLoves said:

Hi, 

 

Today, someone broke into my house while I was away, and stole my valuables, which unfortunately included my (10 year) green card.

I need a replacement, and I was reading the USCIS website to get more information. 

 

Since I don't have anyone to help me with this case, I wanted to make sure if my understanding is correct on here.

1) I have to apply for a replacement green card by filling out and submitting an I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.

2) I have to pay the fee of $540 (as of 8/12/2022) (EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE BROKE INTO MY PLACE AND I AM THE VICTIM OF THE THIEF?)

3) I have to wait a few months until the replacement arrives.

 

Is this all correct? Do I need to submit any other documents? I have a physical and original police report I got today. 

Also I have a PDF copy of my green card (both front and back). 

 

I am mad at how I am the victim of the incident, and I am the one to have to pay the fee for the replacement. That's like rubbing salt into the wound. 

filed in april 2021 for a friend, she lost her GC too. havent received it until now. she cant drive because her DL expired, so i told her early this year to get infopass appointment and get ADIT stamp on her passport

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

4 hours ago, MaryLoves said:

 

I am mad at how I am the victim of the incident, and I am the one to have to pay the fee for the replacement. That's like rubbing salt into the wound. 

We understand. Thieves don't care.  USCIS doesn't care.

[arken 4,197]

5 hours ago, MaryLoves said:

I am mad at how I am the victim of the incident, and I am the one to have to pay the fee for the replacement.

It's sad it happened to you but it's equivalent to if someone steals your phone or laptop and you are the one who has to pay to get the new one. You can't ask the phone or laptop manufacturer to replace those for free.

 

Check if your home insurance or renter's insurance covers that.

Edited August 12, 2022 by arken

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

5 minutes ago, arken said:

Check if your home insurance or renter's insurance covers that.

Good idea.  

[MaryLoves 5]

Thanks everyone. 

 

Could someone answer this question as well?

Do I need to submit any other documents? I have a physical and original police report I got today. 

Also I have a PDF copy of my green card (both front and back). 

 

Also, I was planning to visit my family in my home country early next year.

If my replacement GC hasn't arrived at that point, what do I need to do? Do I need to apply for I-131 or something?

[MaryLoves 5]

2 hours ago, Misscloud said:

filed in april 2021 for a friend, she lost her GC too. havent received it until now. she cant drive because her DL expired, so i told her early this year to get infopass appointment and get ADIT stamp on her passport

 

 

What does her loss of GC have to do with her not being to drive?

Does this mean, she cannot go renew her drivers license because she doesnt have a GC? 

[Verrou 1,962]

3 minutes ago, MaryLoves said:

What does her loss of GC have to do with her not being to drive?

Does this mean, she cannot go renew her drivers license because she doesnt have a GC? 

correct !

her Driving license is expired, and she need her GC to renew it. her local DMV refused her renewal when she showed them her receipt letter for i-90. i told her to get adit stamp. after she got the stamp, DMV renewed her DL

[Verrou 1,962]

9 minutes ago, MaryLoves said:

Thanks everyone. 

 

Could someone answer this question as well?

Do I need to submit any other documents? I have a physical and original police report I got today. 

Also I have a PDF copy of my green card (both front and back). 

 

Also, I was planning to visit my family in my home country early next year.

If my replacement GC hasn't arrived at that point, what do I need to do? Do I need to apply for I-131 or something?

u dont need to submit anything else. police report is enough + pdf file of ur GC

 

also if GC hasnt arrive : 

get adit stamp LOL

thats it. adit stamp is equal green card.

 

Edited August 12, 2022 by Misscloud

[SalishSea 17,828]

21 hours ago, MaryLoves said:

I am mad at how I am the victim of the incident, and I am the one to have to pay the fee for the replacement. That's like rubbing salt into the wound. 

Unfortunately, you are responsible for keeping your own Green Card safe, and in fact I think you're actually supposed to carry it will you at all times.

[P0907 127]

2 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

Unfortunately, you are responsible for keeping your own Green Card safe, and in fact I think you're actually supposed to carry it will you at all times.

This.

 

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

 

Quote

If you are a permanent resident age 18 or older, you are required to have a valid Green Card in your possession at all times.

 

[Adujarric 67]

On 8/12/2022 at 4:33 AM, Boiler said:

Last I saw they are taking over a year.

my grandma got hers not too long ago & it took about 6 months. I think she would have gotten it sooner but she missed her biometric appointment & at the time i didnt know she could have just walked in & gotten her biometrics done. This was in the Nwk field office.