1. LPRs who have lost their green cards
If your green card is lost or stolen, you should contact the consular post where you wish to apply in order to receive instructions and coordinate an appointment:
- For the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, e-mail: JerusalemIVinquiries@state.gov
- For the U.S. Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, e-mail: NIVTelAviv@state.gov
Required Documents
- A Valid Passport
- Police Report (if your Green Card has been lost/stolen)
- Completed Form I-131A Application for Travel Document: https://www.uscis.gov/i-131a
- One passport-sized photograph taken on a white background. Refer to instructions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html
- Pay the required non-refundable filing fee through the USCIS online payment system (https://my.uscis.gov/travel-document/eligibility) and bring the printed receipt.
- Evidence of your last departure from the United States
- U.S. Entry and Exit stamps in your passport showing "A" number
- Airline tickets, boarding pass/flight itinerary
2. Returning Resident applicants (LPRs out of status)
For a Returning Resident appointment, contact the U.S. Consular Section in Jerusalem at jerusalemivinquiries@state.gov
Required Documents
- Valid Passport
- Completed Form DS-117: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/returning-resident.html#4
- Your Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) and/or your Re-Entry Permit (Form I-327)
- The fee must be paid at the American Consular cashier in Jerusalem (non-refundable) - see https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html
- For additional information and requirements visit: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/returning-residents.html
For additional information for LPRs please visit USCIS, CBP, or https://travel.state.gov.