USPS misdelivered GC and welcome package

[gaia12 9]

It is an I-797 stating your approval and welcome to the U.S. It is not special. Don't worry too much. Meanwhile, you can get an I551 stamp by scheduling an info pass. Good luck.

I went to the local USCIS office and they refused to give the I-551 stamp saying they don't provide these. They said I can continue to use EAD/AP card for work/travel. So, until I get my Green card in hand, I have no way to prove I am an LPR. When I fill the I-9 form for employment, if I tick my status as legal permanent resident, won't the employer expect to see Green card/I-551 stamp rather than EAD card? Is that mismatch going to acceptable?

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

I went to the local USCIS office and they refused to give the I-551 stamp saying they don't provide these. They said I can continue to use EAD/AP card for work/travel. So, until I get my Green card in hand, I have no way to prove I am an LPR. When I fill the I-9 form for employment, if I tick my status as legal permanent resident, won't the employer expect to see Green card/I-551 stamp rather than EAD card? Is that mismatch going to acceptable?

Did you bring your I-90 receipt? Because you need to show them you are filing for gc replacement.

[gaia12 9]

I have not had to file I-90 yet. I got a letter from the local USPS post master saying that my Green card and welcome notice were most probably sent back to USCIS as I had forwarding in place. I communicated this to USCIS L2 officer over the phone and he opened a SR to resend my card. That SR is pending so far with no timeline. I did carry the SR# during my infopass appointment.

[ValerieA 350]

If your EAD has your photo on it, and is not expired, that is all the documentation the employer needs for I-9.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-9.pdf(see the last page, column A).

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

I have not had to file I-90 yet. I got a letter from the local USPS post master saying that my Green card and welcome notice were most probably sent back to USCIS as I had forwarding in place. I communicated this to USCIS L2 officer over the phone and he opened a SR to resend my card. That SR is pending so far with no timeline. I did carry the SR# during my infopass appointment.

They can't stamp you without I-90. Meanwhile you might have to work with EAD card.

[gaia12 9]

They can't stamp you without I-90. Meanwhile you might have to work with EAD card.

Thanks, Nancy. I am fine with using EAD card but my doubt is as mentioned below.

If your EAD has your photo on it, and is not expired, that is all the documentation the employer needs for I-9.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-9.pdf(see the last page, column A).

Thanks for your response, Valerie. Yes, I read that but would it be okay to present EAD when I'd be checking my status as "A lawful permanent resident" on page 7? I am wondering if such a mismatch between status and document presented would be acceptable to the employer.

[ValerieA 350]

Thanks, Nancy. I am fine with using EAD card but my doubt is as mentioned below.

Thanks for your response, Valerie. Yes, I read that but would it be okay to present EAD when I'd be checking my status as "A lawful permanent resident" on page 7? I am wondering if such a mismatch between status and document presented would be acceptable to the employer.

Yes, it really is OK. Never mind that most employers are not going to understand the difference between and EAD and a green card, an EAD is a step in the LPR journey. They aren't allowed to discriminate based on what documents are provided, either.

[gaia12 9]

Thanks Valerie, I am hoping it'll be okay as you say.

So, the service request didn't help. I got a letter from USCIS saying that since I didn't receive the green card and nor did they receive it back from USPS, it's considered lost in mail and I should apply for I-90. I basically just lost 30 days without any progress. Anyway, is it worth trying contacting the congressman in my case or should I just go ahead and apply for I-90 with the fees?

Does this delay my ROC application? Or do I still apply for ROC a few months before my 2nd wedding anniversary?

[ValerieA 350]

That. Just. Sucks. Sorry. I would try phoning USCIS one more time, asking for a Tier 2 representative, and explain one more time that USPS lost your card, and just see if they can have it re-issued. If not, you're going to be out $450.

It should not delay when you file for ROC; you apply for ROC 90 days before your 2-year permanent residence anniversary (ie: the date your green card was approved), which shouldn't change.

Note: your ROC date has nothing to do with your wedding anniversary.

[gaia12 9]

This really does suck. I am having to pay $450 for no fault of mine. I talked to USCIS again today but the tier 1 rep did not transfer me to tier 2 rep and said that if the SR response says you need to file I-90, it's because they didn't get the card from USPS.

Thanks for the info on ROC.