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You can check the progress of your case by visiting the official site of USCIS. For this, you will need your USCIS receipt number. It can be located in the upper left corner of the receipt notice and the email you get from IFSS.
The USCIS online account number is located on your account profile. After logging into your account visit the “Profile” section there you will get your account number. Also, if you have previously filed an online form the number can be located in the confirmation noises or the correspondence you get from USCIS.
Yes, you can work in the United States with a marriage green card.
Yes, a sponsor is required for a marriage green card.
No, a green card is not automatic after marriage.
Yes, you can apply for a marriage green card if your spouse is living outside of the U.S. You just need to fill out the I-130 form, submit the application package, attend the interview, and undergo a medical exam
To raise an appeal against a decision to deny a marriage green card application you need to follow the instructions provided in the denial letter and complete the required forms.
Yes, USCIS investigates marriages to determine if they are authentic and in good faith.
You will need to file Form I-90 with USCIS to get a replacement. Without your Green card, you can face issues with work and travel.
To replace a lost green card you need to wait at least 6 to 12 months. It may also take more time depending on the workload and your specific situation.
File a police complaint with the local police, then file Form I-90 with USCIS and attach a copy of the theft police report.
If your green card is stolen then report it to the authorities on an immediate basis. After that file Form I-90, "Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card"
Yes, you can travel while waiting for your replacement green card but to reenter in the United States you need to get an I-551 stamp, file a Form I-131A, request advance parole, and ask about emergency processing.
You can ask for expedited processing with USCIS if you have urgent needs for example medical travel, job, etc, but approval is not always guaranteed.
No, an interview for a green card replacement is not required.
$455 is the application filing fee and an additional $85 for biometrics services. So to replace a lost or stolen green card you need to pay $540.
The estimated Green card processing can take up to several months as processing time varies.
Yes, a Green card replacement can be denied if the application is not filed correctly.
Yes, you can expedite Form N-400.
The three-year rule for form N-400 says that to fill out the form of permanent residence you need to live in the United States for at least 3 years.
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