Opps. I made on error on the I-130 that was approved

[IrvineCAGuy 1]

I received the I-797C, Notice of Action approving my I-130 Petition. However I made a mistake on the I-130. For qustion #1 "I am filing this petition for my:" I checked the box for Brother/sister by mistake. It should be for my "Parent."

I called the 800 number and entered the Receipt Number, but the recording said this Receipt Number can not be found. There are no other options to speak to anyone there to correct this error. Cynicism aside, the first topic on the Notice talks about if there are any errors, to please call immediately. But I can’t.

How can I best correct this mistake? Do I need to re-file (I hope not) or will they accept and make the change?

Thank you

Edited March 9, 2009 by IrvineCAGuy

[Lovepuppy 0]

I received the I-797C, Notice of Action approving my I-130 Petition. However I made a mistake on the I-130. For qustion #1 "I am filing this petition for my:" I checked the box for Brother/sister by mistake. It should be for my "Parent."

I called the 800 number and entered the Receipt Number, but the recording said this Receipt Number can not be found. There are no other options to speak to anyone there to correct this error. Cynicism aside, the first topic on the Notice talks about if there are any errors, to please call immediately. But I can’t.

How can I best correct this mistake? Do I need to re-file (I hope not) or will they accept and make the change?

Thank you

I guess just let it be since it is proved? Or send a letter to USCIS and tell them you checked the wrong box?

[IrvineCAGuy 1]

I received the I-797C, Notice of Action approving my I-130 Petition. However I made a mistake on the I-130. For qustion #1 "I am filing this petition for my:" I checked the box for Brother/sister by mistake. It should be for my "Parent."

I called the 800 number and entered the Receipt Number, but the recording said this Receipt Number can not be found. There are no other options to speak to anyone there to correct this error. Cynicism aside, the first topic on the Notice talks about if there are any errors, to please call immediately. But I can’t.

How can I best correct this mistake? Do I need to re-file (I hope not) or will they accept and make the change?

Thank you

I was concerned that the Receipt Number was not in their automated system. I called back again this morning and went down a few of the other options, and found one that took me to a person. She told me to write a letter to the local service center explaining the error. I did, along with corrected and re-signed I-130. Now, I hope that doesn't reset the clock. Thank you.