How Do I Prove My LPR Status?

The Permanent Resident Card (PRC), also known as the Green Card, is an official document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that proves a person’s lawful permanent resident status in the United States. To combat fraud and counterfeiting, USCIS periodically updates the PRC’s design. This does not invalidate previously issued cards, which remain valid until their expiration date. The latest PRC design was introduced on January 30, 2023. However, some cards issued after that date may still have the old design due to USCIS using existing card stock until supplies are depleted.

How Do I Prove LPR Status If I Don’t Have My Green Card?

If you are a lawful permanent resident (LPR) of the United States but do not have your physical green card, there are several acceptable documents you can use to prove your LPR status. These include:

• A copy of your U.S. passport (current or expired): Your U.S. passport is a valid form of identification that also proves your LPR status.
• A copy of your U.S. civil-issued birth certificate: Your U.S. birth certificate is another valid form of identification that can be used to prove your LPR status.
• A copy of your alien registration card: If you have an older version of your green card, such as Form AR-3, Form AR-103, or Form I-151, you can use a copy of this document to prove your LPR status.
• A copy of your naturalization/citizenship certificate: If you have become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you can use a copy of your naturalization certificate to prove your LPR status.
• A copy of Form I-797, Notice of Action: If you have filed an application to replace your green card and have received a Form I-797, Notice of Action, you can use this document as temporary evidence of your LPR status.
• Form I-94 with an ADIT stamp: If you have filed an application to replace your green card and have received an ADIT stamp in your passport, you can use this stamp as temporary evidence of your LPR status, indicating a person is a lawful permanent resident (LPR) is acceptable proof of LPR status and may be issued in place of an ADIT stamp in a passport.

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