Need a Temporary Green Card? Information on the ADIT Stamp

The ADIT Stamp is a temporary proof of the I-551 Green Card that is an acceptable form of a lawful permanent resident card that can be used for:
- Domestic and international travel
- DMV
- SSA
- Employment purposes
- Need of a government-issued ID
The ADIT Stamp can be placed in 1 of 3 locations:
- As a sticker on the back side of a fairly current/recently-expired I-551 Green Card
- As a Stamp in an unexpired foreign passport
- AS a Stamp on an I-94 card
The ADIT Stamp may be a byproduct of the following Immigration forms:
- I-90 for a Green Card renewal or replacement after loss/theft
- I-751 for Removal of Conditions
- N-400 for Naturalization
The document can be a "stamp" and a close look of the stamp is as follows:

To review the stamp, it is important to note the following:
- Temporary I-551 is stated
- "For one year" should match the ISSUE DATE & VALID UNTIL DATE, but the dates cited will normally govern when the stamp can be used
- USCIS is notated on the Right
- Employment Authorized, which is important for employment paperwork, but also to qualify for the issuance of a new Social Security Card
How can an ADIT Stamp be acquired?
The ADIT Stamp request can begin online at the USCIS website. A link can be seen here: https://my.uscis.gov/accounts/appointment_request/overview You can also make the request by contacting USCIS at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833). Assistance is available in English and Spanish.
Is an ADIT Stamp Renewable?
Yes, if the underlying immigration process is still pending. If an I-90 or I-751 was approved, a new green card would be issued. If an N-400 was approved, you would be a US Citizen.
Can I receive an ADIT Stamp WITHOUT starting an immigration filing?
No, 100% not possible. USCIS requires a pending filing to allow USCIS to issue a temporary I-551 proof. You may have lost a Green Card while moving or when a wallet or purse was misplaced; however, USCIS will not provide a temporary document because it would NOT resolve the issue. An ADIT Stamp is TEMPORARY, and a permanent solution is required.

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