I-90 Info thread for Greencard errors

Steffi · February 9, 2006

Well, as some of you know, I had my Infopass appointment today...
I got the I-551 stamp!!!

No hassles, took 10 minutes tops, 20 if you include the waiting. It was kind of funny at first when I said it was because the card said I was male, the Immigration Officer didn't quite hear me right (I think he thought I said something about it being in the mail) but after explaining it again saying "The card said I was male when I'm female..." he said "Ohhhh!" then took my NOA1 for the I-90, scanned it in his computer and asked for my passport. After looking at some stuff on the computer, he told me to hold on a minute while he went and did something. When the guy came back, he handed my back my passport and told me the I-551 stamp in it was good for 6 months and if I don't receive my new corrected card by then to just come back and they'll extend the stamp. I can now work and travel by just showing the stamp.

Now to continue waiting for my card to get fixed. Let's hope it's less than 6 months. Dowtown Portland is a pain to navigate when you don't know it well - almost all 1 way streets!

See, I think that was part of the problem for me. They wanted to see the NOA for the I-90, which I didn't have. So that's the difference! Only of course you also had to wait like 2 months for your NOA, no? In my case who knwos if I'll ever get it. But I-90 NOA seems to be the key to get the I-551 stamp! Congrats for no hassle.

kearinne · February 10, 2006

See, I think that was part of the problem for me. They wanted to see the NOA for the I-90, which I didn't have. So that's the difference! Only of course you also had to wait like 2 months for your NOA, no? In my case who knwos if I'll ever get it. But I-90 NOA seems to be the key to get the I-551 stamp! Congrats for no hassle.

I actually got my NOA 16 days after sending back my card with the I-90. Have you tried calling the mis-information line regarding your NOA? I would think your local office could check up on that somehow and issue you a stamp if you can get the receipt # off the mis-information line...

My I-485 got touched yesterday which confuses the hell out of me. Maybe they're checking if I actually put that I was "female" on the form? It hasn't been transfered anywhere yet but hoping the touch means they're actually doing something for my I-90 and not reversing my approval.. :unsure:

Hope you find out something soon Steffi, you've already been through too much. (F)

Edited February 10, 2006 by kearinne

JPATTER123 · February 11, 2006

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For some reason it won't let me add this in a new reply, it just keeps taggingit onto the old one, so here we go....

TO ADD YOUR NAME: COPY AND PASTE (including these instructions) AND PUT YOUR NAME IN THE APPROPRIATE PLACE OF WHEN YOU FILED YOUR I-90

Name-----------Sent I-90------Arrived-------Sent to----Reason-------------NOA-------New card

Steffi------------11/30/05-----12/06/05------CSC-------wrong photo-------N/A---------?

Kezzie-----------12/20/05-----12/21/05------NBC-------no card------------?----------?

Kearinne--------01/18/06-----01/19/06------CSC-------wrong sex---------N/A---------?

Jpatter123------11/02/05-----11/15/05------CSC-------wrong sex--------11/23/-5------2-10-06

yup you read that right my wifes new card came in today. Everything is perfect :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :thumbs: . Just stay with it guys. Keep calling and if you find someone that helps you on the phone get their direct number. That way when you call back they will be somewhat familiar with your case. Best of luck to you guys. I know that this last 3 months has been really disheartning for my wife. I felt so incredibly bad everyday we checked the mail and the new card hand't arrived she would get that far away look in her eye. not really complaing but you could see she was sad. It made her feel really out of place. Welp monday we are going to get her learners permit (she has never driven before :help: ) She is so very excited. Really made her day. I can see she feels much more secure in her place now like a huge weight has been lifted. Keep me up to date everyone on how your case works out. We are praying for you!

kearinne · February 11, 2006

That's awesome Jpatter123!!! Glad to know one of us has gotten their new card!

I too am going to try get my learners permit sometime soon and I've never driven before either. I think my husband feels the same as you! :lol: . Good luck to your wife on her permit!

Updating the list:

TO ADD YOUR NAME: COPY AND PASTE (including these instructions) AND PUT YOUR NAME IN THE APPROPRIATE PLACE OF WHEN YOU FILED YOUR I-90

Name--------------Sent I-90------Arrived-------Sent to-----Reason------------NOA-------------New card

Hotairguy---------------?--------------?------------NSC------wrong name------04/18/05-------------?

Aussie_Rachel ---10/13-05-----10/17/05------NBC------wrong country----- None--------------???

Jpatter123--------11/02/05-----11/15/05---- -CSC------wrong sex--------11/23/05----------2/10/06

Steffi---------------11/30/05-----12/06/05------CSC------wrong photo----------?-------------------?

Kezzie--------------12/20/05-----12/21/05------NBC------no card----------02/03/06 refiled - had to pay fee

Kearinne-----------01/18/06-----01/19/06------CSC------wrong sex-------02/03/06--------------?

marknir---------- --01/31/06-----02/03/06------CSC------wrong country------N/A-----------------?

Edited February 11, 2006 by kearinne

JPATTER123 · February 11, 2006

kearinne I wish everyone that has had an error would post in this link. even ones that have been corrected. I'd like to forward this on to a couple government officials including one to the president of the united states showing the complete inconsistancy in this process and the insanity in the amount of time its taking to get replacements. Its totally inconceivable that people are getting their entire 485 processed in 6 months but it takes more then 3 months or more to re-issue a card.

I also am writing a letter to a few officials on the fact that the USCIS does not pay .50 to get delivery confirmation on all the letters they send out like RFE's and NOA's. Just like not recieving your card in the mail is your fault or the RFE you never knew about now caused a case denial. I don't know if we can get anything done about it but if we don't all start writing letters and making phone calls we never have a chance.

kearinne · February 11, 2006

kearinne I wish everyone that has had an error would post in this link. even ones that have been corrected. I'd like to forward this on to a couple government officials including one to the president of the united states showing the complete inconsistancy in this process and the insanity in the amount of time its taking to get replacements. Its totally inconceivable that people are getting their entire 485 processed in 6 months but it takes more then 3 months or more to re-issue a card.
I also am writing a letter to a few officials on the fact that the USCIS does not pay .50 to get delivery confirmation on all the letters they send out like RFE's and NOA's. Just like not recieving your card in the mail is your fault or the RFE you never knew about now caused a case denial. I don't know if we can get anything done about it but if we don't all start writing letters and making phone calls we never have a chance.

If I knew who to write where it would actually be seen and not thrown in some garbage can before it's even open, I would though I think it would be better if it was coming from my husband since he's the American. I wouldn't even know where to begin. I will look around for addresses but if you have any at hand, feel free to share! I think this whole process is a pain in the rear. :yes:

Ctrl+alt+delete · February 11, 2006

Hello,

Card received 2/10/06 with a womans photo on it ......I have added us to the list.

This forum is a great help, at least now I know where to start.

Candemir never received the I-551 stamp in his passport. I am guessing we need to make an Info pass to get it. (cause he wants to go to Turkey sometime this year)

Thanks Kearinne for pointing me over here... (F)

Best wishes,

Peace to All,

Debra