Green card holders (lawful permanent residents) can now receive proof of their LPR status by mail instead of going to a USCIS field office to receive an Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunication, or ADIT stamp (I-551 stamp). Effective March 16, 2023, new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services guidelines
USCIS has implemented this new procedure to “improve services and increase flexibility.”
Green card holders who call their local USCIS to receive the ADIT stamp will provide the required information to the immigration services officer, who will either
Receiving this stamp by mail is not an option for urgent requests.
A valid passport is necessary to travel outside of the U.S., and green card holders must prove they have LPR status. If a green card holder does not have their green card, an ADIT stamp in their passport or on their I-94 as proof of their status as lawful permanent residents. Green card holders may need this stamp to prove their status if:
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An experienced immigration lawyer can help those who have lost their LPR card and need proof of their status to travel outside of the United States. If you need help with your green card status, contact Godoy Law Office at 630-912-0322.
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