U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a
new process for obtaining temporary proof of LPR (lawful permanent
resident, or "green card") status for those who do not
have valid green cards in their
possession.1
USCIS field offices have now begun issuing Forms I-94 with
temporary I-551 (ADIT) stamps as temporary proof of LPR status,
without requiring the person to attend an InfoPass appointment in
person at the local field office. This Form I-94 with an
ADIT stamp is a valid List A receipt for both Form I-9 and
E-Verify.
To obtain an I-94 with an ADIT stamp, the LPR needs to call the
USCIS Contact Center at 800.375.5283 to request temporary evidence
of their LPR status. To speak with a live officer, the applicant
should clearly state "schedule InfoPass appointment"
after the automated voice prompt. During this call, the USCIS
officer will verify the person's identity, physical mailing
address, and if that address can receive UPS or FedEx mail.