If you have been outside the United States for less than twelve months, you should contact the DHS (Immigration) at this Embassy. If you have been outside for longer than twelve months and you wish to return to resume permanent residence you will require a new immigrant visa.

A stamp in your passport stating "Processed for I-551 temporary evidence of lawful admission…… employment authorized"

If you are in Japan, you should apply for a transportation letter at the Embassy in Tokyo or Consulate-Generals in Osaka or Naha. For information on Transportation Letters, see here.

You should contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) office in Ho Chi Minh City to request a replacement. Although your green card (I-551) is valid for 10 years, you can stay outside the U.S. less than a year. If you cannot return within one year, it is considered that you have abandoned your resident status. For further information about your green card, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) office in Ho Chi Minh City.

I recently moved to my house it seems that I have mis-placed my Citizenship Certificate. My work will be sending me to Mexico for some training at the end of the month and I can't seem to find it.

Lawful permanent residence in the United States is based upon several factors. For more information visit the Citizenship and Immigration Services department webpage on obtaining a Permanent Resident Card.

You will maintain status provided you do not remain outside the United States for longer than one year and you maintain a bona fide domicile in the United States. Failure to return to the United States within one year may jeopardize permanent resident status. If you are in possession of a valid re-entry permit issued by the USCIS, you must return to the United States before the permit expires.

Yes, but not indefinitely. One cannot be a permanent resident in two countries at the same time, so sooner or later you'd have to choose one of the countries in question. Having a US Green Card, applying to the DV lotteries etc. does not effect your eligibility and ultimate acquisition of Canadian PR.

If you have not been out of the U.S. for 12 months or longer, please contact the U.S. Visa Information Service Call Center on 0900 87 847 and enquire about a transportation letter application form. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.

A Permanent Resident Card, commonly known as a Green Card, is evidence of your status as a lawful permanent resident with a right to live and work permanently in the United States. It also is evidence of your registration in accordance with United States immigration laws.

If you are a permanent resident, or conditional resident who needs to replace your two-year card because it was lost, stolen or mutilated. We will help you replace your permanent resident card. Please Note: This procedure should NOT be used by lawful permanent residents who are seeking to renew their ten-year card only because the card is expiring. The Service is providing separate instructions for the renewal of expiring I-551s.

Yes. Steven would be pleased to assist you with completing your Permanent Resident Card Application. Steven's services include assistance with reviewing your application, certifying all accompanying documents, and, if necessary, witnessing your 'Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor' section of the application. You are welcome to contact Steven to receive a quote for this service and to schedule an appointment. Back to top

An immigrant is a foreign national who has been authorized to live and work permanently in the United States. If you want to become an immigrant based on the fact that you have a permanent employment opportunity in the United States, or if you are an employer that wants to sponsor someone for lawful permanent residency based on permanent employment in the United States, you must go through a multi-step process.

Husband, wife and any unmarried children under the age of 21. It is possible for adopted children to be included in the family. Upon approval you will receive a form evidencing approval and a travel document. You should also receive a temporary green card in the mail. The most common problem area has been insufficient documentation of the source of funds. Many people try to disclose the least possible information only to have the file returned with a request for further information.

You can order a replacement membership card on-line through Member Services or at any 24 Hour Fitness club. There is a fee for any card that is lost or stolen. A copy of the "Membership Card Request Form" will be issued to you as a "temporary card" while the new one is being printed and mailed. Please note that it will generally take 3 to 6 weeks before you receive your new card.

You'll need to contact us and let us know so that we can issue you with a new card and make alternative arrangements for any payments due. Please call us on 0845 601 5526.

Registration office at 1-877-896-3253. We will issue you another student card and mail it to you. Unfortunately, there is a replacement charge of $10 which must be paid prior to your new card being sent out.

No one likes standing in line! Having your Membership Card in hand helps speed up the admission process. If you have misplaced your Membership Card, please contact the Membership office or stop by the desk in the first floor lobby. For $2, we will send you a new card. All Memberships are good for 12 months...but not all cards are! When you first purchase a Membership at the admission desk, you are immediately issued a Temporary Membership Card.

Call your "home" site User Services. They will disable your SecurID Card and make arrangements to replace the lost card. If access to MSRC resources is required before your new SecurID Card is received, a set of one-time-passcodes will be generated and FAXed to you. These one-time-passcodes are used much like your SecurID Card. When prompted to enter a passcode, simply append one of the passcodes from the list of one-time-passcodes to your PIN and enter the combination at the passcode prompt.