Green Card Not Received
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 Occasionally
a Green Card is never received even though the
replacement or
renewal application was approved and the
Green Card issued by the USCIS. The reasons for
this can be several including the new Green Card
being mailed to the wrong address or stolen in the mail. However, what is
important is that the Green Card holder is pro-active and tries
to resolve the problem. Green Card holders should at all times be able to proof
their legal status in the United States. There have been a number of
immigration checkpoints and raids in
different cities. In general, the consequences of not being able to proof your
legal status may end up in deportation. However,
it is unlikely that a legal green cardholder who is simply missing his or her
Green Card will be deported, but he or she will most likely have to go through a
thorough identification process and may be fined.
Another reason to be pro-active about a missing
Green Card or
Green Card not
received is to make sure it is not stolen and misused. Identity theft is a major
concern in the United States that causes a lot trouble for the unfortunate
victims.
When a Green Card is never received, there are certain procedures to follow to
get a new one issued. It is important to be aware of the application timelines
and process so you know whether the green card is missing or not. For more
information about how to request a new green card,
download the
Green Card Replacement Application Guide.
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