What does it mean to have an alien registration number?
In a nutshell, Alien Registration Numbers are identification numbers for non-citizens. It’s a way for the U.S. government to keep track of all the different immigration forms and petitions that a person might file over the years. Every immigrant gets a unique number, which they keep for life.
What is Green Card document 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.)
What is your name exactly as it appears on your permanent resident card?
USCIS will put what they consider to be your legal name on the naturalization certificate. By their definition, that means the name on your birth certificate, unless it has been changed by a legal action such as marriage or a court order.
How do I know if I have a visa?
Check the Status of a Visa Application United States: Contact the National Visa Center (NVC) at 1-603-334-0700 for immigrant visas. For nonimmigrant visas, call 1-603-334-0888. Or, use the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC). Abroad: Contact the U.S. Embassy or consulate where you filed your application.
How do I transfer my visa from old passport to new one?
You’ll need to travel with your expired and your new passport. You can also choose to either: replace your visa with a biometric residence permit if you’re in the UK (the cost depends on your visa status) transfer your visa to a new passport online if you’re outside the UK (it costs £154)
What if my visa is in my old passport?
The visa will remain valid even if it is in your old, cancelled passport. Please note, however, that when travelling to the US, you will need to carry your new passport and your old passport with the valid US visa.
Do you get your old passport back?
Yes, in most cases, we will return the old, canceled passport to you. The old passport may be sent separately from your new passport. We recommend keeping your old passport in a safe place as it is considered proof of your U.S. citizenship.