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Card - a Typo error

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Dear POJ and other gurus,

After a long struggle, We have received our Plastic card on Nov 28, 2005. However, my wife's card has an error. In the sex column, instead of Female, it is wrongly mentioned as Male. This needs to be fixed.

We talked to customer service center. They told us to file I-90 along with the new card.

I saw the I-90 form. We have couple of questions to all the gurus.

1.) In the application type, where should we click non commuter or commuter. What is the difference?

2.) The date of admission or adjustment of approval? Is it I-485 approval date?

3.) How should I mention the actual error in the card? Should I attach a sheet paper mentioning the error? Is there any specific format?

4.) What are the documents need to be sent?

5.) Normally how long time it takes to get the new card.


Please help.
 
First of all, CONGRATS on your GC and sorry for an error on your wife's plastic card. But after all, if that's just an administrative error, your permanent resident status won't be affected. It'll take some time to get the replacement card but you will get it if you properly file I-90. I know because the same thing happened to me. In my case, my card was issued with 'F' even though I am a male. Apparently it was an administrative error. So, I knew I had to file I-90 but it was confusing what, how, and where to submit the form. For me, the reps at the National Customer Service Center were not helpful at all. Even the I-90 instruction itself was confusing but after reading through the instruction and research, I decided to submit I-90 form and supporting documents (no fees necessary if it's an error of INS) and the GC with wrong information back to the Service Center where I got my card issued. It was about a month ago and I received an email update today that the new replacement card's already mailed. :) Anyways, I'm crossing fingers and hope for the best. Below is the excerpt from 'qyang' that helped me to figure out what and where to mail with I-90.

..... To my disappointment, my first green card had a wrong DOB (date of birth). I thought it is very important to correct it because it is inconsistent with all of my other documents. So I have to file an I-90. I can't file through e-file as instruction states. I mailed these documentation to Vermont, which office issued my first green card:
1. I-90 Application Form
2. Copy of passport and visa
3. Copy of birth certificate.
4. Copy of AR-11
5. Copy of Fingerprint Stand Operating Procedure form
6. Permanent Resident Card
And included is a letter explaining the whole thing. After another two weeks, I got a 797 form stating fee is waived, and then after another week a welcome notice, and then another week, my new green card......qyang

OK, so here we go.

1.) In the application type, where should we click non commuter or commuter. What is the difference? -> If you are working or living outside US, you are commuter but most of us who are in the states are non-commuter. If you are married to a US citizen and get only two year expiration on your GC you are a Conditional Permanent Resident.

2.) The date of admission or adjustment of approval? Is it I-485 approval date? -> In your case, it's I-485 approval date.

3.) How should I mention the actual error in the card? Should I attach a sheet paper mentioning the error? Is there any specific format? -> yes, attach a letter explaining what's wrong on the plastic card. No specific format but a simple letter will suffice. On I-90, don't forget to check Reason for application as "(d). My card was issued with incorrect information because of a USCIS administrative error".

4.) What are the documents need to be sent? ->
I-90 application, of course.
A letter for the reason to apply.
Birth certificate translated and notarized (better have it to prove her correct gender)
A copy of your original I-485 application (a must, get it from your lawyer)
A copy of passport and visa (gender shown)
and other not a mandatory but maybe helpful documents such as a copy of I-765 work permit, driver's license, I-693 medical examination, AR-11 if any, Fingerprint notice, marriage license and such that show her gender correctly.
On the side note, you don't need to send any fee along with your I-90 application because in your case it was INS's error.

5.) Normally how long time it takes to get the new card. -> It depends. Check the service center that issued your GC and you filed I-90 form to. Some Service Center have I-90 file processing time. It took about a month for qyang and hopefully I will get mine back about the same time.

OK, kinda long answer but I hope this helps.
 
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Update of I-90 filing

Today I received my new green card with the correct gender. :) It's been exactly a month since I sent it back to Missouri Service Center (MSC). What a Big relief! I heard so many bad roumors and was worried and anxious but now it's over. I hope my experience can be helpful to someone in the same boat.

Edit: Last piece of advice. Always make copies of your documents and send them by registered mail. You do not want somebody else's mistake postpone the whole process. Good Luck to y'all!
 
Thanks and Congrats, Choisky!
My wife had an error with her last name, and had to file I90 along with the original card, a letter explaining the reason, and copy of passport(photo page) as supporting doc to TSC. After about two weeks, she received a 797 and still waiting.

You and qyang apparently sent more docs. than she did, do you think her application can be in trouble? We though those were good enough as the center should have all the required info on their record and this is not like your applying for a permanent visa for the first time.

Another question -- For I511 restamp, do you better have an infopass appointment or just walk-in is good enough?

Appreciate your input.
 
mark615,

I am not a legal expert so I cannot tell exactly what is "good enough" evidence. It was just to be on a safe side that I sent all the supporting documents. But from the fact that you already received 797 I think you will know the result quite soon. Just be patient a little bit more. I wish you and your wife the best.

I551 stamping appointment... To be honest I dunno but why not make an Infopass appointment? That wouldn't hurt.

Good Luck Mark!
 
Questions about I-90

Hi Choisky,

Thanks for your posting and Congrats! I just got my GC with the similar error as you had before, my card was issued with 'M' even though I am a Female. I told my lawyer, and he said it could take 6 months to get it replaced. I am so scared, but after I read this thread, I feel a little bit better(I will send back to MO after I get my passport stamped). I try to follow your and qyang's experience to get my card replaced. But I still have some questions about the I-90:

(1) Should I mail back the original approval notice (Top section)which come with the card as well? because on the Top Section of the Mailer said "Use this section to speed your application for an extension or replacement card". My husband think I should mail it back with the card while I want to keep it maybe for removing the conditional status 2 years later. How did you do before? Just send the card back or card with the Approval notice top section with BarCode back?

(2) Do you think I should file myself or through my lawyer? (He did a great job, it only took 5 months to get my GC approved, but it seems they do not know too much about the I-90, still ask photos from me for I-90 while I told them file I-90 do not need that any more)

I really appreciate your input...
 
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I-90 Error

Three months ago, I recieved my GC but with administrative error on my last name. I also had to file form I-90 at TX service center, the service that processed my GC. With the application, I sent copy of pass port, I-551 STAMP page, birth certificate, copy of original reciept letter[ which had all names correct], and a letter explaining or requesting for a replacement Card. Since then, I have received reciept letter and the email message says the process will take 6 months. I am waiting for GC but I am travelling in two weeks. Hope it can be a little bit faster. :confused: Thanks.
 
Hello choisky

You said : 1.) In the application type, where should we click non commuter or commuter. What is the difference? -> If you are working or living outside US, you are commuter but most of us who are in the states are non-commuter. If you are married to a US citizen and get only two year expiration on your GC you are a Conditional Permanent Resident.

I'm Married to a US Citizen my Green Card has 2 years Expiration Date but it says in my Green Card that I'm a Permanent Resident and My Card says exactly that its a Permanent Resident Card and ain't says Conditional Permanent Resident. I'm confused.

What I understand is, that my Status is a Permanent Resident.

How can I tell that my GC is Conditional Permanent Resident or Permanent Resident Card?
 
pprcp said:
How can I tell that my GC is Conditional Permanent Resident or Permanent Resident Card?
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A permanent resident on conditional status has a 2-year valid green card while an unconditioned permanent resident has a 10-year valid green card. They are the same in the sense that they are both lawful permanent residents who can live and work in the U.S. They have the same rights and responsibilities. The difference hangs in the length of validity of their green cards. Conditional permanent residents need to petition first to have their conditions removed.

For marriage-based green cards:
"Your permanent residence status will be conditional if it is based on a marriage that was less than two years old on the day you were given permanent residence. You are given conditional resident status on the day you are lawfully admitted to the United States on an immigrant visa or receive adjustment of status. Your permanent resident status is conditional, because you must prove that you did not get married to evade the immigration laws of the United States." --- from USCIS website

some more details on:
murthy.com
usavisacounsel.com

Disclaimer: Not a legal advice. Please use at your own risk. It is best to seek counsel from qualified and certified immigration attorneys.
 
gicheru said:
Three months ago, I recieved my GC but with administrative error on my last name. I also had to file form I-90 at TX service center, the service that processed my GC. With the application, I sent copy of pass port, I-551 STAMP page, birth certificate, copy of original reciept letter[ which had all names correct], and a letter explaining or requesting for a replacement Card. Since then, I have received reciept letter and the email message says the process will take 6 months. I am waiting for GC but I am travelling in two weeks. Hope it can be a little bit faster. :confused: Thanks.
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--------- when you file I-90 with service center you also need to send the GC with incorrect info , I dont think they will send the new Card while you are having a card the service center will send you letter to return the GC with incorrect info. if you read the instructions to file I-90 with service center it is clearly mentioned that send the incorrect Card with I-90
 
alassea said:
Conditional permanent residents need to petition first to have their conditions removed.
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In addition to that, conditional permanent residents, when their status are about to expire, they cannot use Form I-90 to renew/extend the validity of their green card. They need to first file either Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (for marriage-based) or Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions (for EB-5/immigrant investors) to remove the condition.

Disclaimer: Not a legal advice. Please use at your own risk. It is best to seek counsel from qualified and certified immigration attorneys.
 
Error on GC

This is a response to Ginnu, yes I did send my Card that had incorrect information. I think when you file form I-90, you are required to send the Card that has incorrect data. So I did not just send I-90 but also I did send tha Card including the evidence that has correct information.
 
gicheru said:
This is a response to Ginnu, yes I did send my Card that had incorrect information. I think when you file form I-90, you are required to send the Card that has incorrect data. So I did not just send I-90 but also I did send tha Card including the evidence that has correct information.
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That is ok if you sent the Card. You can check your service center processing dates for I-90. You can go out and enter US if you r passport has valid stamp. If passport stamp has expired then take infopass and visit local USCIS office and can get new stamp in the passport showing I-90 filing receipt
 
Missing Middle Name on GC

Hello Guys,

I am about to apply for I-90 on my daughter's GC. We received it in March this year but it didn't contain her middle name or middle initial. At first I thought this was OK but when we went to DMV to get her State ID, they insisted on not including her middle name and that they could only follow what INS has on her GC. Her passport and student records also show her first and middle names. I'm quite apprehensive on sending back her GC because it might take forever to get it back. I wonder how long it might take. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!
 
it has been almost 6 weeks from i sent my GC back to the Vermont Service center, got a receipt, then nothing happened, dont know how long should it take, hope can get it back soon. who knows!
 
I-90

I've just got an e-mail from USCIS saying that my card was ordered after the application was approved today (06/19/2006). Curiously the mail is associated with the my I485 application, which was already approved last year. My issue was similar with Nozid's: my middle name was missing. Now my appartment lease expires at the end of the month and I have already moved to a new home. I will call INS tomorrow to tell them that I moved but I am still afraid they may send the card to my old address. :(
 
I-90 Address - change

I have the same problem. My sex is wrong. It should be M. I got the all the information in this forum but I am going to move out end of this month. So I should send I-90 form to correct plastic card or Should I wait untill I moved to the new house? Also Is it possible to send relative address in Mailing address section of I-90 form? Please advice.
 
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