March 27, 2023

New Process for Obtaining an ADIT Stamp from USCIS

Dear Stakeholder,

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced it can now mail a Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, with an Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunication (ADIT) stamp to lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who need temporary evidence of their status. This means that many LPRs no longer need to go in person to a USCIS field office to obtain the passport stamp.

You may be eligible for an ADIT stamp if:

• You do not have your Green Card (for example, it was lost, stolen, or damaged); or
• You filed one of the following petitions/applications, it is still pending adjudication, AND your Green Card and extension notice have expired:
  • Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Green Card),
  • Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or
  • Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.

The New Process 

When you call the USCIS Contact Center to request temporary evidence of your LPR status, the Contact Center will:

1. Verify your identity and physical mailing address.
2. Confirm if you can receive UPS or FedEx express mail at your physical mailing address.
3. Determine whether to schedule an in-person appointment or send your request to a USCIS field office.
   • If an appointment is needed, the USCIS Contact Center will schedule one for you.
   • If an appointment is not needed, the USCIS field office will review your request and mail you a Form I-94 that includes the ADIT stamp, DHS seal, and your photo.

There are instances when you still will need to go to a USCIS field office in person, such as in emergency situations, when USCIS does not have a usable photo of you, or if the USCIS Contact Center cannot confirm your address and/or identity.

Why This Matters

Multiple stakeholders have encountered difficulties trying to schedule an in-person appointment to obtain an ADIT stamp. We have also heard about complications that arise when an LPR cannot provide proof of their continuing status to employers, departments of motor vehicles, and other government agencies.

We shared these concerns with USCIS and appreciate the agency launching this new effort to reduce wait times for an ADIT stamp and to provide customer service in a timely manner.  

More Information

See USCIS’ news alert for more information on this new process. As a reminder, USCIS has extended the validity of Green Cards to 24 months for Green Card renewals.

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