Green Card says "North Vietnam", but...

[astrlsrfr 1]

My SO finally got her 2 year "conditionally permanent" residence (2 yr green) card today. It was a net total of about 15months from the initial K-1 filing. Its a pretty good day, to say the least, even tho its all been relatively easy since the POE. I thank again those who helped us along the way.

One thing was goofy on her GC... somehow the card says she is from North Vietnam, when in fact, she is squarely from South Vietnam. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this. Not sure it really matters, and she doesn't seem to care, but still... Come to think of it.. there really is no North & South anymore.. shouldn't it just say "VietNam"?

Edited January 24, 2012 by astrlsrfr

[Sayha or bust. 71]

Hmm. Just looked at my wife and kids gc's just all say Vietnam. What city is she from? No worries now, tuck the Gc in a drawer and replace it with a state id and social security card.

[Dai. 7]

Maybe they were stereotyping.

[tuandanh 3]

We had the same problem. I don't get it. Dont think it really matters but still...

[brian_n_phuong 193]

Technically its ALL North Viet Nam now.

South Viet Nam is now located in Garden Grove California

[ScottThuy 140]

Someone at USCIS with issues it seems... there should be no reference to North or South.. if it is still there on the 10 year I would do an infopass and address the issue.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Technically its ALL North Viet Nam now.

South Viet Nam is now located in Garden Grove California

You mean Westminster. I guess that means "North Vietnam" is in San Jose.

[brian_n_phuong 193]

You mean Westminster. I guess that means "North Vietnam" is in San Jose.

Nope, meant Garden Grove because the former South's "Headquarters" in exile is located there !

Westminster has good shopping though on Bolsa Ave.

Edited January 27, 2012 by brian_n_phuong

[Thydo 0]

I just have athe same problem.. And I'm going to VN the next 2 week. Wat should I do now?

[brian_n_phuong 193]

I just have athe same problem.. And I'm going to VN the next 2 week. Wat should I do now?

What same problem?? You wife's GC says "North Vietnam" ?

I doubt the VIetnamese Govt will care, and the US CBP is just going to scan it and use biometrics to verify identity. No one reads those things anymore other than ensuring that the card has not been tampered. The computer verifies the data off the scan code

Edited February 17, 2012 by brian_n_phuong

[ScottThuy 140]

What same problem?? You wife's GC says "North Vietnam" ?

I doubt the VIetnamese Govt will care, and the US CBP is just going to scan it and use biometrics to verify identity. No one reads those things anymore other than ensuring that the card has not been tampered. The computer verifies the data off the scan code

I smell a troll, or beter yet another DQ alias....

[brian_n_phuong 193]

I smell a troll, or beter yet another DQ alias....

Shhhhh !! I am setting out bait ....

Its DQ Season, and thems good eating....... Tastes like VK

[Ban Hammer 13,344]

one troll ejected.

[Mr. Leggs 0]

Technically its ALL North Viet Nam now.

South Viet Nam is now located in Garden Grove California

[Thuy Du 0]

I got the same problem. On Green Card, it says "North Vietnam" while it is supposed to be "Vietnam" rite????

I dont know what I should do now! My husband and I are going to Vietnam next month and everything is a mess now.

I called USCIS but they said they can't tell if it is an error and that I have to go to the USCIS local office in person for an infopass.

They said if I want to replace the GC, I have to file the form I-90 and prove that it was their mistake, if not then I have to pay about $5OO.

I believe it is definitely their mistake.

Now i have no idea what to do. Should I just use it to go to VN and replace it when I get back; or shouldn't I replace it at all???

Anyone please help?!

Thank you,