Problem with GC

[Mo_Mati 2]

We received my husbands 2 year GC in the mail today, only to find that only his first of two last names are included. We thought this had been fixed during biometrics and then again through an hour long phone call to USCIS....and in fact it was fixed for both AP and EAD. But, somehow, GC only contains one of the last names.

1) Any chance he can use the GC as is? What would be the risks and how likely are they? His SSC does contain both last names (as does his passport and expired I-94).

2)Assuming that it is not acceptable to use GC as is, what is the process of getting this fixed and any time estimates involved? I am assuming that I need to make a phone call and maybe send a letter including the card. Is there any problem of using the Employment Authorization and AP documents during this time period?

Thanks!

[TayRivers 4]

We received my husbands 2 year GC in the mail today, only to find that only his first of two last names are included. We thought this had been fixed during biometrics and then again through an hour long phone call to USCIS....and in fact it was fixed for both AP and EAD. But, somehow, GC only contains one of the last names.

1) Any chance he can use the GC as is? What would be the risks and how likely are they? His SSC does contain both last names (as does his passport and expired I-94).

2)Assuming that it is not acceptable to use GC as is, what is the process of getting this fixed and any time estimates involved? I am assuming that I need to make a phone call and maybe send a letter including the card. Is there any problem of using the Employment Authorization and AP documents during this time period?

Thanks!

You need to file form I-90 to get the card fixed. There is no filling fee if the mistake was by USCIS, just follow the instructions on the form.

You can not use the AP or EAD once you have been approved for AOS as they are now void. What you can do is make an infopass appointment at your local office and show them the greencard and the I-90 form that you are going to mail out and ask for the I-551 stamp in your passport, Thos will act as a temp greencard and is good for work and foreign travel.

It can take up to 6 months for you to get a replacement Greencard, some people have got the new one in just a few weeks, other have waited 6 months.