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.

Contact U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services directly for details: http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/replace.htm. CIBT's Weekly Update provides an invaluable resource of up-to-date information on consulate processing announcements and closings, changes from the U.S. Passport Agency, and other important CIBT announcements. Contact acctmgmt@cibt.com with your CIBT account number, account name, name of person(s) wishing to be out on the distribution list, and their e-mail address(es).

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.

ANSWER: If you acquired your L-1 based on specialized knowledge (an L-1B), I would consult with a lawyer to see if you can avoid an individual labor certification. Normally people who use the "specialized knowledge" category cannot qualify, but there may be a way to do it depending on your facts. People on L-1A's (managers and executives) can, on the other hand, easily switch to permanent residency through the priority worker green card category.

Apply for a Returning Resident permit. This will create a presumption in your favor, should your green card status ever be challenged. Even though the instructions on the form say that the Returning Residency permit is for those who are leaving the country continuously for more than 1 year, file it anyway---even if you'll visit the U.S. before the year is up. You can use form I-131 from the Handbook.

If you have your receipt number, you should contact the USCIS case status service online or call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC).

American ' Green Card' is a Permanent Residence Visa of the U.S.A. Holders of a Green Card are given the legal right to work and reside permanently in the United States. All Green Card holders are entitled to receive health, education, and various other benefit entitlements. As a Green Card winner, you can always apply for U.S. Citizenship at a later date. Ownership of a Green Card does not affect your present citizenship.

The United States has a program, called DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT VISA LOTTERY (also known as GREEN CARD LOTTERY), making available each year by random selection 50,000 permanent residence visas (GREEN CARDS) to people from around the world. The programs objective is to issue Green Cards to individuals born in countries which historically have low levels of immigration to the United States.

Please follow this link for information about applying for a replacement green card, or visit the USCIS website.

To prevent any fraudulent activity, please call us immediately at 1-800-955-7070. If you are a small business credit card customer, please call us a 1-800-867-0904. From outside the United States, please call our collect number at 804-934-2001. If possible, please have your 16-digit credit card number, the circumstances of the loss or theft such as date and location, the last authorized charges to your account, and any access or purchase checks numbers that need to be honored.

You should have someone send it from the United States. If this is not possible, you will be required to apply for a transportation letter.

A green card has the same function as an Insurance Certificate. It is used when travelling abroad and is internationally recognised as proof that your car is insured. We can provide you with your Green Card prior to travelling, without any charge. The Green Card provides you with cover abroad for up to a maximum of 90 days.

A Green Card is the official name for an international insurance certificate which must be obtained by a motorist before leaving their own country. It is valid proof that the vehicle is insured in that country. It is not necessary among EEA countries where a valid insurance certificate is adequate, but it is always advisable to have one when traveling abroad as it conforms to an international standard which is easily understood in another country.