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Old Apr 22, 2013, 12:25 pm
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Hobbes01
 
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Originally Posted by König
When you file I-90 for expired/lost Green Card, you can request a temporary stamp I-551 in your passport. This will be a valid proof of your status for any transaction within the USA as well as for entry into the US from abroad. Canadians also treat this stamp as the Green Card substitute. Of course, it takes some time (couple of hours) to get this stamp. Speaking from my personal experience, it is hardly an inconvenience.
Where on the I-90 can you request this stamp? I do not see any reference to an I-551 stamp on the current form or the instructions.
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