I lost my Permanent Resident card/Green Card, what are my options?

palfor03

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Is it possible that I can just apply for citizenship since I have a copy of it or do I really have to fork over the $450 they are asking for, get a new one and then become a citizen? Please help with any input!
 
You only need a copy to file an N-400. If you don't plan on traveling or changing jobs, you can just file an N-400. You might get a "talking to" by an interviewer but they can't make you get a new greencard just to surrender it. They have a standard sworn statement to address the situation of a missing greencard for use in naturalization proceedings. It is done at the interview.
 
Is it possible that I can just apply for citizenship since I have a copy of it or do I really have to fork over the $450 they are asking for, get a new one and then become a citizen? Please help with any input!

I think a Police Report would come in handy. It'd also prevent Identity Theft.
 
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