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Old Jul 31st 2020, 12:07 am
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So being a very careful person I never travel with my passport except last week when I went to DMV and asked about an Ohio drivers licence.
I've spent days and checked everywhere house/car/DMV and it's gone! I reported passport lost online (passport office) and ordered a new one.

So I guess I need to wait the 6+ weeks for my new passport, Can this be fast tracked in any way as I'm kinda in limbo?
The next step I guess is try get an I-90 appointment. Would this be in person at a local office or by mail? Anybody any idea how long this would take (ballpark)?
I've only been in USA 3 weeks so physical Green Card is likely a long way away.

I can't work, can't get health insurance, can't get drivers licence argh! In the past I always had 2 UK passports (work related) but last renewal said no need.

Edit: I should add that we will suffer some finacial hardship if I don't find work soon. My wife has disabilities so can't work. We have cash to last till Dec if careful.

Thanks in advance

PS If this should be in USA not MBV please move and sorry.

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Old Jul 31st 2020, 2:10 am
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Unfortunately the I-90 for a replacement green card can only be filed online. And most likely you would get your plastic green card in the mail before getting the replacement, so I wouldn't even bother.

You can't get a new I-551 stamp, either, because you don't have your passport.

Maybe the first step is to get a new UK passport, then try to get another I-551 stamp in it, if USCIS will do so by looking up for record and seeing your status.

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So when I get the passport would I ask for an infopass appointment and try get an I-551 stamp?
Are Green Cards being delayed due to Trump or Covid?
Do I need to report the loss of I-551 to USCIS?

Thank you for your reply.
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Just two or three days ago someone here on BE reported getting their green card after only around 8 weeks. .... Here you go, he received his green card on the 59th day after entering the US.
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Oh that would be sooooo good!
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Originally Posted by Noorah101
Unfortunately the I-90 for a replacement green card can only be filed online. And most likely you would get your plastic green card in the mail before getting the replacement, so I wouldn't even bother.
Thank you.

Got my new passport 2 weeks ago and today my physical Green Card arrived in the post.

Entered USA CR-1 2nd July 2020 - Green Card arrived 16th Sept 2020 so about 10 weeks.

Edit: I'm in Ohio
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