Citizenship and I-130 Simultaneously

[venom322]

My 10-year Permanent Residence expires in October. I would like to submit for Citizenship. One hiccup and one question.

Hiccup) A previous employer misplaced my permanent resident card, so I don't have that. I only have a photocopy of the front of it. I started the process online and all I have left is the section to attach a copy of my permanent resident card. Is there a way to get around filing for a replacement card?

Question) I would like to also start proceedings to get my wife's legal status through petition. Preferably I would like to do it all at once. Is this recommended? She did enter the country illegally 11 years ago so I do understand she will need to return to her country for a period of time.

Do you recommend I do this all at once or should I follow certain specific steps (even if it includes applying for permanent resident card replacement).

Thank you very much for your attention to this matter.

[Kool Breeze]

@ Venom322 You don't necessarily need the physical GC to start the N-400 process. The front and back copies you currently have is pretty fine! but, you might as well do the replacement anyways because it's about to expire & you will also need it, as in the physical CARD come OATH CEREMONY DAY!!. As for the WIFE, she will most definitely has to go back home but, make sure you consult a LAWYER because she has to get something call a (WAIVER) and I'll suggest that you do your N-400/CITIZENSHIP before putting in her paperworks.