How do I replace a lost green card?

Most people in the United States with lawful permanent resident status, commonly known as having a “green card,” are required to carry their card with them at all times. If it is lost, stolen, or destroyed, the individual must notify the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) immediately. To replace a lost green card in Florida, you must file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, with the USCIS office. The form must include detailed proof of your identity and your current U.S. address. The form can be filed online or sent by regular mail. It is also important to include a photocopy of the front and back of the green card, if you have it. Once the form is received, you will be contacted by the local USCIS office, or a service center, to schedule an appointment. At the appointment, you will need to produce 2 passport-style photos, identity documents, and any documents that prove your legal permanent resident status. The USCIS will also verify your fingerprints. It typically takes between 6-12 weeks to get your replacement green card. However, this timeline can be extended depending on the workload of the USCIS office. While for most people the green card remains valid until its expiration date, it is important to have a valid one in your possession at all times.

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Si usted ha perdido su tarjeta verde (Green Card) y está residiendo en el estado de Florida, debe comunicarse con el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS) para solicitar una tarjeta de reemplazo. Si el USCIS ha emitido su tarjeta verde original a menos de un año, puede solicitar una tarjeta de reemplazo en línea a través de myUSCIS. Si el USCIS ha emitido su tarjeta verde original hace más de un año, debe completar Formulario I-90, Solicitud de Sustitución o Renovación de Tarjeta de Inmigrante. Para presentar una solicitud, debe asegurarse de proporcionar toda la información y los documentos necesarios. Esto incluirá una copia de su tarjeta verde perdida o destruida, una copia de un documento de identidad emitido por el gobierno con foto, una copia de su pasaporte para comprobar su identidad, así como dos fotografías de frente con fondo blanco (2x2). Una vez que el USCIS haya recibido su solicitud y se haya completado el proceso de verificación, recibirá su nueva tarjeta verde en el correo.

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