Lost Green Card
If you have lost (or never received) your Alien Receipt Card (I-551), also known as the "green card", and wish to return to reside in the United States, you will need to appear in person at the U.S. Consulate General in Auckland to apply for a Boarding Foil.
This will allow you to be re-admitted to the United States, however an I-551 card can only be replaced/re-issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) within the U.S.
Please contact the American Consulate General in Auckland via email : AucklandIV@state.gov or Phone (09) 303-2724 ext. 2810, to obtain the required forms and instructions to obtain the Boarding Foil
In order to issue you with a Boarding Foil you require the following evidence of your current legal status in the U.S.:
- Your valid passport with ADIT stamp (U.S. Immigration entry stamp) showing your "A" number (8 digit number);
- Any other documentation/letters from USCIS regarding current status;
- Proof of departure from the U.S. showing you left the U.S. less than 1 year ago (airline tickets/stubs, itinerary from Travel Agent, a boarding pass).
In addition, at the time of your interview at the Consulate General, you must bring:
- 4 passport type photographs (photo requirements);
- Details of the category and port of entry for your original entry into the U.S. as a legal permanent resident;
If you are not able to satisfy the Consulate General of your legal status in the United States, your case will be referred to the regional USCIS office, for confirmation of your status. Please allow several days for this process.
If a Boarding Foil is authorized, it will generally be valid for a SINGLE Entry for 30 days for return travel to the U.S.