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You can ask for expedited processing with USCIS if you have urgent needs for example medical travel, job, etc, but approval is not always guaranteed.

Yes, you can travel while waiting for your replacement green card but to reenter in the United States you need to get an I-551 stamp, file a Form I-131A, request advance parole, and ask about emergency processing.

If your green card is stolen then report it to the authorities on an immediate basis. After that file Form I-90, "Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card"

File a police complaint with the local police, then file Form I-90 with USCIS and attach a copy of the theft police report.

To replace a lost green card you need to wait at least 6 to 12 months. It may also take more time depending on the workload and your specific situation.

You will need to file Form I-90 with USCIS to get a replacement. Without your Green card, you can face issues with work and travel.

The quickest way to get a green card is through employment-based visas (EB- visa). In this an individual can self-sponsor themselves, meaning they do not require employment proof or a Labor Certification.

The green card allows its holders to work and live in the USA permanently while a visa provides them with a temporary stay for specific reasons like travel, education, or work.

Individuals who have a criminal records, medical issues, public charges, and bad immigration history cannot apply for a U.S. green card.

A green card also known as a permanent resident card allows a foreign individual the right to work and live in the country. In addition, provides the path to becoming a U.S. Citizen after a specific period generally 3-5 years. In contrast to this, U.S. citizenship is the highest legal status of the country and provides individuals with complete rights, responsibilities, and privileges. They can hold public office, serve on juries, and vote in elections. Also, they are eligible to get many state and federal government grants, benefits, and scholarships.

A green card holder must permanently live and move to the United States otherwise he/she may lose their card. In addition, they cannot stay outside the country for more than 6 consecutive months.

Yes, generally it is considered difficult to get a U.S. green card as the process is complex, consumes a lot of time, and is highly competitive depending on the visa category you applied for. Also, the application process is not straightforward and needs careful documentation and planning.

The general criteria of repatriation include verifying an applicant is eligible to go back to their home country. For this, it often needs documents like citizenship proof or a passport. In addition, in some cases it does require a legitimate reason for leaving the nation, certifying the return is safe and voluntary. Also, it complies with any vital legal process in both the home and host country.

As per banking repatriation means the process of fund transferring from an Indian bank account to a foreign bank account, the conversion of funds to a foreign currency.

Generally the repatriation cost ranges between a few thousand dollars to several thousand euros. The price can vary significantly depending on factors like transport method, distance traveled, and involvement of a person or a body. Also with the repatriation cost, flights are often comparable to the daily fare of a commercial round-trip.

To repatriate money from an NRO account you need to submit the following documents- a request letter to your bank Form 15CB, 15CA, and A2, an ID card that can be your valid visa or passport, and document proof showing the payment of applicable taxes.

The NRIs can repatriate up to USD 1 million per financial year from their NRO accounts in India.

Repatriation of foreign exchange is the process of funds transfer from an Indian bank account to a foreign account by converting the Indian rupees to foreign currency. The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) governed this process.

An OCI card is eligible for those who were Indian citizens at the time of or at any time after January 26th, 1950. In addition, who were eligible to become Indian citizens on January 26th, 1950, or who belonged to a territory that became part of the country after August 15, 1947, or a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of an Indian citizen.

Under the Income Tax Act, the Indian government has reduced the number of staying days from 182 to 120 for the NRIs whose annual income is more than 15 Lakhs.