Assistance for U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs)
Immigration services and benefits for U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) are provided by - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) having jurisdiction over the LPR’s residence.
USCIS does not have an office in Riga, therefore, U.S. Embassy Riga can provide limited services for LPRs physically present in Latvia. The Consular Sectiofn of U.S. Embassy Riga can:
- process applications for transportation letters;
- determine returning resident status;
- or execute applications from LPRs abandoning their legal resident status.
For all other services required by LPRs residing in Latvia, contact the USCIS overseas field office located at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. Contact information for USCIS:
Address: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
American Embassy
Bolshoy Devyatinskiy Pereulok No. 8
Moscow 121099, Russian Federation
Telephone: +7 (495) 728-5000
Fax:+7 (495) 728-5090
E-mail: AskUSCIS.Moscow@state.gov
Website: http://moscow.usembassy.gov/offices.html
The embassy cannot act as a travel agent, bank, interpreter, employment office, lawyer, or law enforcement agent for you. However, you may find information on this website that may be helpful in solving your private matters.