Issued CR1 instead of IR1 in error: what to do if I want to travel internationally after expiry but before replacement

[Crazy Cat 39,276]

24 minutes ago, ElGrandeDoodel said:

So, an update here...

I received my replacement green card in the mail today, but it is still the wrong category: CR1 instead of IR1.

At no point was I asked to send my original GC to USCIS, so I now have two green cards, both of which are the wrong category.

Is the expiration date correct?

[ElGrandeDoodel 37]

7 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Is the expiration date correct?

Nope, as it was before i.e. two years from date of start of residency.

[Crazy Cat 39,276]

Just now, ElGrandeDoodel said:

Nope, as it was before i.e. two years from date of start of residency.

Oh no......I see no option other than submitting another I-90.......this is beyond belief...

[ElGrandeDoodel 37]

Just now, Crazy Cat said:

Oh no......I see no option other than submitting another I-90.......this is beyond belief...

Yep, I guess you're right. When I saw the letter in the mailbox I was impressed by the quick turn around - opened the letter and...

[Crazy Cat 39,276]

@OldUser, see any other options?

[ElGrandeDoodel 37]

2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

see any other options?

I called USCIS today and have had the case escalated so will have a call with an Officer within 30 days. I think it's likely they will say "just file another I-90", but they might at least be able to confirm that, from my details, I am in fact due the IR-1 with ten year validity.

[Crazy Cat 39,276]

20 minutes ago, ElGrandeDoodel said:

but they might at least be able to confirm that, from my details, I am in fact due the IR-1 with ten year validity.

I hope so......It's ridiculous....

[ElGrandeDoodel 37]

@Crazy Cat - any thoughts on the explanation I am giving in the I-90? Is this sufficiently clear, any other info I should include? Thank you!

Please describe the error:
I was issued a Category CR1 permanent resident card in error, I should have been issued a Category IR1 card.

I had been married for more than 2 years when I entered the US on my immigrant visa.

The replacement card delivered 02/26/2024 contained the same error.
Date of marriage: [DATE].
Date of entry on immigrant visa: [DATE].

Please enter the correction:
"Category" should be corrected to "CR1".
"Card Expires" date should be corrected to "[DATE]"

[Crazy Cat 39,276]

3 minutes ago, ElGrandeDoodel said:

Please enter the correction:
"Category" should be corrected to "CR1".
"Card Expires" date should be corrected to "[DATE]"

Corrected to "IR1"......Otherwise, looks good to me.   The date is the most important thing.  

Edited February 29 by Crazy Cat

[ElGrandeDoodel 37]

Just now, Crazy Cat said:

Corrected to "IR1"

Good spot, I'm worst than USCIS. Thank you!

[OldUser 4,827]

45 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

@OldUser, see any other options?

I wish I knew 😃

I-90 due to USCIS mistake should be free.

 

It's ridiculous they made the same mistake twice. I've never heard of this before.

 

 

 

 

[Crazy Cat 39,276]

1 minute ago, ElGrandeDoodel said:

Good spot, I'm worst than USCIS. Thank you!

No, you aren't.  I would be livid at their mistake. 

[ElGrandeDoodel 37]

Now I look at it, there appear to be two options here: I-90 or the USCIS Typographic Error form.

I previously filed the I-90. When I spoke to the USCIS contact centre today, they said I should file the Typo Form. Their response was very generic (it was clear the guy was literally just reading off the screen to me), so I'm not certain their advice was right.

What do you reckon - I-90 or Typo Form? I'm leaning to I-90 even though it didn't work the first time, because really this isn't a typo - they've issued the wrong category of card.

[Crazy Cat 39,276]

4 minutes ago, ElGrandeDoodel said:

Now I look at it, there appear to be two options here: I-90 or the USCIS Typographic Error form.

I previously filed the I-90. When I spoke to the USCIS contact centre today, they said I should file the Typo Form. Their response was very generic (it was clear the guy was literally just reading off the screen to me), so I'm not certain their advice was right.

What do you reckon - I-90 or Typo Form? I'm leaning to I-90 even though it didn't work the first time, because really this isn't a typo - they've issued the wrong category of card.

In my mind, this is more than a typo.  It is an incorrect entry into their system.  The expiration being correct in their system is critical.  I lean toward another I-90.

[Dashinka 23,252]

11 hours ago, ElGrandeDoodel said:

Now I look at it, there appear to be two options here: I-90 or the USCIS Typographic Error form.

I previously filed the I-90. When I spoke to the USCIS contact centre today, they said I should file the Typo Form. Their response was very generic (it was clear the guy was literally just reading off the screen to me), so I'm not certain their advice was right.

What do you reckon - I-90 or Typo Form? I'm leaning to I-90 even though it didn't work the first time, because really this isn't a typo - they've issued the wrong category of card.

I agree with @Crazy Cat and @OldUser, it would seem the only option is to file an I90.  You may also want to contact your U.S. Senator after filing the I90 to see if they can help (YMMV).  You can also try the CIS Ombudsman.   I wouldn’t bother with the typographical error form.

 

Good Luck!

 

https://www.dhs.gov/topics/cis-ombudsman