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USCIS publishes today:
New process to obtain an ADIT stamp from USCIS
Dear interested party,
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it can now mail a Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, with an Alien Documentation, Identification, and Telecommunications (ADIT) stamp to lawful permanent residents (LPR) who need temporary proof of their status. This means that many LPRs no longer need to go in person to a USCIS field office to obtain a passport stamp.
You may be eligible for an ADIT seal if:
You do not have your green card (for example, it was lost, stolen, or damaged); either
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 proof of your LPR status, the Contact Center:
Verify your identity and physical mailing address.
Please confirm if you can receive UPS or FedEx Expedited Mail at your physical mailing address.
Determine if you want to schedule an in-person appointment or submit your application 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 application and mail you a Form I-94 that includes the ADIT seal, the DHS seal, and your photo.
There are cases where you will still 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 or identity.
why does this matter
Several interested parties have found it difficult to schedule an in-person appointment to obtain an ADIT stamp. We have also heard of the complications that arise when an LPR is unable to provide proof of their continuing status to employers, departments of motor vehicles, and other government agencies.
We share these concerns with USCIS and appreciate the agency launching this new effort to reduce wait times for an ADIT stamp and provide customer service in a timely manner.