What is a notarized copy of the Green Card (I-551) for Schengen visa application?

1. How do I get a notarized copy of my green card?
2. What is I-551 number on green card?
3. How do I get my i551 stamp?
4. What is a I-551 receipt number?
5. Is a notarized copy the same as a certified copy?
6. How do you get a notarized copy?
7. Can I travel outside the US with I-551 stamp?
8. Is Form I-551 a green card?
9. Where do I find my green card number?
10. How can I get my i-551 stamp without a passport?
11. Can I walk in to Uscis office without appointment?
12. Do I-551 cards expire?

How do I get a notarized copy of my green card?

1 Answer

1. make photocopies of your (Green Card),
2. the go to a Notary Public.
3. show your ID, and sign in front of the notary public that you confirm that the copy is identical with the original.
4. they give you a seal that confirms that they saw your ID and they saw you signing.

What is I-551 number on green card?

January 13, 2021. If you are familiar with the U.S. immigration system, you've noticed that government agencies like U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have a form number for various documents. Form I-551 is simply the internal identification number given to a specific immigration document.

How do I get my i551 stamp?

In order to obtain the I-551 Temporary Evidence Stamp, you will need to call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 to schedule an InfoPass appointment with your local USCIS field office.

What is a I-551 receipt number?

Your green card number, also known as the receipt number, is a 13-digit number that is printed on a permanent resident card. It's also called a case number because it refers to your specific immigration case. ... (Form I-551 is the government's internal name for a permanent resident card.)

Is a notarized copy the same as a certified copy?

A notarized copy is signed by a notary public (not to be confused with a notary in a civil law country). The certified copy is signed by a person nominated by the person or agency asking for it. Typically, the person is referred to as an authorised person.

How do you get a notarized copy?

Bring to the notary your original document, a photo copy of it and a valid ID, such as your driver license or passport. Then follow one of the options stated below: Option 1: The notary should certify copy of a document by writing 'TRUE COPY' and putting his/her signature, seal and stamp preferably on the copy itself.

Can I travel outside the US with I-551 stamp?

Yes, the I-551 stamp serves as temporary evidence of your status as a lawful permanent resident, so you can return from international travel (as long as you do not stay outside the U.S. too long or have any other factors that would render you inadmissible).

Is Form I-551 a green card?

The U.S. Green Card, officially the "I-551 Permanent Resident Card" is an official document issued by the US government serving as evidence of your legal permanent residency in the U.S. It is called a "Green Card" because the original document issued was green.

Where do I find my green card number?

The green card number — also known as the receipt number or the permanent resident number — is located on the bottom of the back of the card, in the first line of a long string of 90 characters.

How can I get my i-551 stamp without a passport?

Sometimes, if no foreign passport is available, USCIS will place the I-551 stamp on a Form I-94 and affix a photograph of the bearer to the form. This document is considered a receipt.

Can I walk in to Uscis office without appointment?

You cannot go to any USCIS office without an appointment. You need an infopass.

Do I-551 cards expire?

Forms I-551 may have: No expiration date. We issued these cards from January 1977 to August 1989.