India, Oct. 19 -- Indians living in the United States who have had an application to replace their Green Card denied can ask US immigration authorities to review the decision, although they cannot file a direct appeal, according to guidance from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

The guidance is relevant to Indian lawful permanent residents whose Green Cards have been lost, stolen, damaged, contain incorrect information or need renewal. USCIS explains the available options on its official Green Card replacement guidance page.

Applicants whose Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, is denied will receive a letter explaining the reasons for the decision. While a direct appeal is not allowed, applicants ca...