Is there a way to find out if my husbands green card is still active?

Asked 2 months ago - Minneapolis, MN

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We lost a lot of documentation in a fire and other than the green card number we have nothing. We would like to check the status since he got the green card back in 1995

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    Answered March 19, 2013 14:51. You can order his file from the USCIS through the Freedom of Information Act.

    (213) 394-4554 x0 Mr. Shusterman is a former INS Trial Attorney (1976-82) with over 35 years of immigration... more
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    Answered March 19, 2013 14:51. you can obtain his entire immigration record through FOIA. But if he was not in removal proceedings, not left the US to abandon residency, nothing should have happened to his green card status or I am not understanding you

    This is not legal advice and a client attorney relationship is not created. For a free consultation call (718)234-5588.
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    Answered March 19, 2013 15:04. If he has not left the US, then he needs to apply for a replacement.

    J Charles Ferrari Eng & Nishimura 213.622.2255 The statement above is general in nature and does not... more
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    Answered March 19, 2013 14:54. If he is still in the USA, yes it is. Now you know.

    NYC EXPERIENCED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS www.myattorneyusa.com; email: info@myattorneyusa.com; Phone: (866)... more

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