Wrong A# on I-485

[ryna 132]

Ok, after scouring and scouring everything, we noticed that the A# on the I-485 receipt notice was incorrect. After more searching, I see the A# was typo'd on the I-485 application. How bad is this?

I just called USCIS and informed them of what I thought was a typo on their part but I now see that it was a typo on the original I-485 app. Are we in for re-submitting everything? Or worse?

Worse, is she in trouble if she gets asked for proof of status as her NOA1 doesn't match her real A#? I really can't believe any of this!

Edited August 2, 2011 by ryna

[Bill and Vicky 25]

I just called USCIS and informed them of what I thought was a typo on their part but I now see that it was a typo on the original I-485 app. Are we in for re-submitting everything? Or worse?

If they notice, they'll send a note and ask for clarification. If they do, write a response and be honest. If they wait until your interview and bring it up, same answer. It's a typo...it's not a material misstatement.

Care,

Bill

[ryna 132]

To make me feel even worse, the version of the I-485 we originally filled out expired before we mailed it, so we re-did it on the current version. The A# was correct on the first one and I just saw that previous versions of the I-485 would have been accepted. Now, I'm certain that she would have been approved weeks, if not months, ago if not for this stupid, stupid error..

[ryna 132]

My wife called USCIS again this morning to let them know that it was, in fact, an error on our part and not on theirs.

They told her they might possibly send an RFE within 30 days (from last night's service request) wanting an official request to fix the A# or that she could go ahead and send a letter explaining the error and asking for a correction directly to the NBC at address shown on the NOA1 I-797C. Does this sound right? I've always seen it advised here on VJ not to send documents to USCIS without the accompanying RFE. On the other hand, the arrival of an RFE in this case is not certain per the USCIS agent.

Our original plan was to correct it in person via an InfoPASS appointment next week, but we don't want to correct the same problem 2 (or 3) times. Is this something that the local office can address through an InfoPASS? Would a change there be reflected in the main file (wherever it is at the moment)?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

My wife called USCIS again this morning to let them know that it was, in fact, an error on our part and not on theirs.

They told her they might possibly send an RFE within 30 days (from last night's service request) wanting an official request to fix the A# or that she could go ahead and send a letter explaining the error and asking for a correction directly to the NBC at address shown on the NOA1 I-797C. Does this sound right? I've always seen it advised here on VJ not to send documents to USCIS without the accompanying RFE. On the other hand, the arrival of an RFE in this case is not certain per the USCIS agent.

Our original plan was to correct it in person via an InfoPASS appointment next week, but we don't want to correct the same problem 2 (or 3) times. Is this something that the local office can address through an InfoPASS? Would a change there be reflected in the main file (wherever it is at the moment)?

Yes this is a problem because her A number means she's not matched with her actual immigration file.

Make an INFOPASS and get it corrected. Ask for a receipt/letter of proof of trying to fix it. Make sure you check ANY documentation after you've fixed it to make sure they fixed it right (like your interview notice, or GC approval). If you have an interview, make sure you check it there. If you get the GC and it's wrong send it back to be fixed sending your NOA2 from the K1 as proof of your A number. Also the receipt from you trying to fix it would help and means it would be free to fix. If they determine it's your fault then you'll need to pay to fix it (around $455)

You're not the first and you won't be the last. USCIS sometimes does it themselves. Easy fixed.

Edited August 3, 2011 by Vanessa&Tony

[ryna 132]

Yes this is a problem because her A number means she's not matched with her actual immigration file.

Make an INFOPASS and get it corrected. Ask for a receipt/letter of proof of trying to fix it. Make sure you check ANY documentation after you've fixed it to make sure they fixed it right (like your interview notice, or GC approval). If you have an interview, make sure you check it there. If you get the GC and it's wrong send it back to be fixed sending your NOA2 from the K1 as proof of your A number. Also the receipt from you trying to fix it would help and means it would be free to fix. If they determine it's your fault then you'll need to pay to fix it (around $455)

You're not the first and you won't be the last. USCIS sometimes does it themselves. Easy fixed.

Thanks.. It's actually better now that we know the reason. Now, it's just a matter of correcting it.

The USCIS agent told her they'd either fix it within 30 days given the information provided over the phone or that they'd decide to issue an RFE. As a time saver in the event they require something in writing, we could formally submit the corrections to the NBC, which we will do tomorrow. (Thanks for reminding me that the NOA2 from the I-129F has the A# on it! We were only going to send in a copy of the I-94 with the A# handwritten on it as proof of the real A#.) On top of that, we made an InfoPASS for August 17th, the earliest available. If we hear something from the service request/letter to NBC earlier, we can always cancel the InfoPASS.

It's probably wishful thinking but we're hoping that the case has been 99% processed/approved and is just sitting there waiting for the never arriving biometrics and, once it's matched with the correct A#, will be approved quickly afterwards.