USCIS letter date doesn't match GC date

[Zabalex 0]

Hi everyone!

I just received a letter from the USCIS saying: "Our records indicate that you entered the United States as a conditional permanent resident (CPR) on (10/17/2014)..."

However, that's not the date I've entered the country. I've entered the country on 02/07/15, that's what it says on the green card as well. The expiration date on the card is 02/07/17.

Now I am confused as to when to file for the removal of the conditions - 90 days before the date USCIS mentions or 90 days before my green card expiration?

I know that generally it has to do with the date on the GC, but the letter threw me off a bit.

Thank you!

[Zabalex 0]

The date (10/17/2014) USCIS mentions in the letter is the date I've received my CR1 visa, but as I said before it's not the date I've actually crossed the border.

Should I ignore the mistake in the letter then?

[Zabalex 0]

Hey everyone!

I've received a rather strange letter from the USCIS about removing the conditions from my 2-year green card by filing the I-751 form. The letter says that I've entered the United States as a CPR on 10/17/2014. However, that is not true. That date is the date my CR1 was issued. I've crossed the border on 02/07/15 which is correctly reflected on my green card.

So now I am not sure if I should be worried. The expiration date on the green card is 02/07/17, which means I should apply for removing the conditions in November. But according to the date in the letter, I have to apply in July already.

Any advice would be appreciated. So far we've tried calling the USCIS but they said they couldn't help us.

[newacct 688]

It's based on when you entered, so your card date is right. Apply in the 90 days before the card expires.

[babsloblaw 6]

USCIS messed up my notice too (but in a different way -- no apartment number) , so I'm inclined to say ignore that letter and keep to the Green Card expiration date. Everyone's filed according to the GC expiration date too.

[Hypnos 6,576]

Ignore the letter. USCIS is run by trained chimps.

Edited June 24, 2016 by Hypnos

[NikLR 13,227]

I hope the CBP didn't enter your date of entry wrong.

I would follow up to be sure with an infopass, but otherwise I agree, that isn't the correct date.

[Zabalex 0]

I hope the CBP didn't enter your date of entry wrong.

I would follow up to be sure with an infopass, but otherwise I agree, that isn't the correct date.

Damn, I hope that's not the case. The stamp does say the right date.

Thanks for all the replies!

[Zabalex 0]

Thank you for the response! I just hope their database is not wrong somehow. Wouldn't want to lose my GC because of the border patrol putting the date in wrong.

[Zabalex 0]

For anyone wondering, I've followed up with a Tier 2 representative at USCIS over the phone. They said to file the I-751 when it's due and essentially ignore they "typographical error" in the letter. I guess that is what I'll do. Hopefully the fact that my GC has the correct dates will help.

[vbtwo 54]

When you file you have to provide copy of green card anyways, so they'll see the correct date on it.

[Zabalex 0]

When you file you have to provide copy of green card anyways, so they'll see the correct date on it.

True, that's what I thought as well. It just bothered me in case the letter is automatically generated and they think I've entered the US four months earlier than I actually did.

[observatorka 197]

I hope the CBP didn't enter your date of entry wrong.

I would follow up to be sure with an infopass, but otherwise I agree, that isn't the correct date.

What?

If the GC has the right date it means that he didn't.

[NikLR 13,227]

Stranger things have happened with the USCIS. Doesnt hurt to double check for peace of mind does it? I agree that its highly unlikely.

[Jnin 1]

Hi everyone!

I just received a letter from the USCIS saying: "Our records indicate that you entered the United States as a conditional permanent resident (CPR) on (10/17/2014)..."

However, that's not the date I've entered the country. I've entered the country on 02/07/15, that's what it says on the green card as well. The expiration date on the card is 02/07/17.

Now I am confused as to when to file for the removal of the conditions - 90 days before the date USCIS mentions or 90 days before my green card expiration?

I know that generally it has to do with the date on the GC, but the letter threw me off a bit.

Thank you!

Hi , The same thing happened to my husband. He entered the USA on 01/15/2015, and he got a letter saying that he entered on 08/11/2014 (that was actually the date he got his green card approved) We sent the forms and everything they asked for just in case, now he has his biometrics appointment for this week. His green card is set to expired next year too. I would recommend that you go by the letter they sent you. Just make sure you send a copy of that letter along with all the documentation.