Plastic Card Sent to Wrong Address

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Darkwoods

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Here is what happened with my GC.

I had my passport stamped on June7, 2002 in Tampa. GC was to be printed/processed at TSC.

On Monday, August 19, 2002 I called TSC asking for the status. I was told that the GC was returned due to the incorrect address. I come to find out that that one digit in my address was incorrect. Human error most likely. Lucky me. The address was corrected and I was told to be receiving Welcom Notice within three weeks and GC within six weeks.

On Friday, August 23, 2002 I got the Welcome Notice which said I would be receiving GC within 3 weeks.

As of today, September 2, 2002 I still haven't received the card itself. Hope to get it soon as I'm leaving the country in a week and a half.

When I call the AVM I get an old message that goes like that: "Our last written notice in this case was returned as underliverable by the post office on 7/17/02. To update mailing address........"

I hope this info is of some help to someone. I'll post when I receive the card.

My only advice is not to hesitate to call INS once the passport was stamped and find out the status. (6-8 weeks after stamping). If I hadn't done that I would be waiting for my Green Card forever.
 
Here is a new twist to my on-going story. Today (09/06/02) I called TSC just to check the status and was told that my card was destroyed and I need to file I-90 to have it re-issued. When I asked why wasn't I told of that during my previous call I was told that there is/was a glitch in the system. Well, I guess I will go to a local INS office on Monday. I'll keep you posted on further developments.
 
The story continues:

Well, today (09/09/2002) I woke up at 5:30 am to go to a local INS office to file I-90 like I was told eariler by TSC personel. I arrived at 6:30 am and took my place in the long line outside. I must've been 60th or 70th one. Waiting outside wasn't so bad as I was entertained by the landing planes. Once I got inside around 8:10 am that was another story. There was a lot of tension in the air and a long wait to be serviced. Being an INS emplyee must be a tough job. My number was finally called at around 11:50. Here is what I was told. I did not/could not file I-90 as my card is supposely still there somewhere and/or not enough time passed after my status adjustment (it's been over 90 days as of today). I was given Form G-731T "Inquiry About Status of I-551 Alien Registration Card" and was told to fill it out and mail it to my INS service center. When I told the officer that I was told on the phone that my card was destroyed and I should fill out an I-90, she replied that the card isn't/shouldn't be destroyed as it's not according to the procedure. Time will tell.
Now, I guess it's time to go the post office later on today. The forwarding address of an inquiry form is to P.O.Box so I gues I can't have it sent as certified or registered. That's all for now folks. Draw your own conclusions and wish me luck. I'll keep you posted on any new developments.
I tell you this as I hope some of you will find it of some help.

Later
 
same situation

Hey Darkwoods,

we went for stamping on July 5, 2002. I received my card on Aug5, but my wife's card did not. I called IIO few days back, she said that they mailed my wife's card to the old address on Aug3, 2002. She told me that they never received the card back to them as Undeliverable. She asked me to wait one more week and then asked me to go file I90. Do you think they will let us file I90, since it is only around 70 days from the stamped date.

By the way, I contacted the post office, they have no idea.

Any suggestions!!!

Thanks man and Good Luck
 
Tirupathi,

Sorry for replying so late but I'm out of the country at present. If I were you I would wait till 90 days passes by and would send out
Form G-731T "Inquiry About Status of I-551 Alien Registration Card". After that I would wait/hope for the reply. I don't think they would let you fill out form I-90 so soon or at least without trying G-731T first. From what I was told is that they want to see returned form G-731T with their reply before filling I-90, especially if it is an initial/first card. That's all I can say at this point as I myself am waiting for a reply to my G-731T.

I hope that helps.

Regards,

Darkwoods
 
Thnaks for ur reply man

Hey Darkwoods,

How do we apply for G-731T. Do we need to go to local INS to apply for G-731T or can we apply without going to local INS.

Thanks man!
 
Tirupathi,

It's a simple form that you can download from an INS page. The simplest thing is to go to a search engine such as "google" and type "G-731T INS". It should direct you to the right place. You'll have to download the right G-731T based on under which INS Service Center you fall under. Once you print out the form fill it out (very short & simple) and mail it to the given address with the self addressed, self stamped envelope. Just follow the instructions that come with the form. The only question I had was wether I could send it registered/certified. When I called the INS 800 number I could not get a clear answer so I just sent via regular mail.

I hope it helps and good luck to you and everyone else,

Darkwoods

P.S. When I spoke to a local INS officer I was also told that it wouldn't hurt to enclose a short letter explaining your dilema along with form G-731T plus copies of your passport, stamp and a welcome letter if you got one.
 
Thanks Darkwoods!

Thanks for ur help.

I do not know whether filling this form really helps or not, because when I talked to IIO, she said, they did not receive the card as Undeliverable and asked me to go to local INS and file I90.

Anyway I will try my luck next week at local INS to file I90 and if they do not let me file, then I will fill this G731.

But thanks for your info man.
 
My GC story finally came to an end today (10/21/02). I got the plastic card and it seems it was due to me filing Form G-731T "Inquiry About Status of I-551 Alien Registration Card" The only anoying thing is I got it about 3 weeks late as I really needed it during my trip out of the country. I had to deal with the stamped passport instead. It wasn't a big deal though, just lots of worrying. Well, that's all for now. Good luck to you all. Now I only need to worry about getting an engineering job. Can anyone help?

Cheers,

Darkwoods
 
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