You may show your new Permanent Resident Card (Green Card), or your unrestricted social security card as acceptable evidence of your employment eligibility and an acceptable identity document, such as your driver's license. When you are hired for a new job, you must prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. If you did not receive your notice or document, you can submit a case inquiry online. You need to travel abroad for less than one year.You apply for an unrestricted social security card.Until you receive your new Permanent Resident Card, use this stamp or document if: When you were granted permanent residence, we may have placed a special stamp in your passport or given you a temporary status document. You have questions about your new status as a permanent resident.Īpplying for Other Documents from Other Agencies (Driver's License, Social Security Card) as a Permanent Resident.It has been more than 30 days since you received your welcome notice but you have not received your new card.It has been more than 30 days since you became a permanent resident, and you have not received your welcome notice.You received your welcome notice or card, but you believe there is an error.
You should also call the USCIS Contact Center if any of the following occur: If you move before you get your card, change your address online or call the USCIS Contact Center. Then we mail your new Permanent Resident Card(Green Card). If You Recently Became a Permanent ResidentĪfter you become a permanent resident, we mail you a welcome notice.