Middle name, initial only on back of greencard.

[Taylor123 4]

 

 

I received my new 10 year greencard in the mail this week. Yay!  However, I have become aware of something which I previously didn't think was an issue but maybe it is?

 

So, on the front of the card it shows my last name, first name and middle initial.  All good.  But on the back where the name is again, it only shows my middle name initial.  Not my full middle name. My first and last name are there correctly though.  BTW,  I do not have a long name, so it could definitely all fit.  

 

I have been a greencard holder for many years and looking at my prior cards they are all exactly the same, with only the middle initial on the back.  USCIS definitely has my middle name as I have always submitted it to them on any forms.  Additionally, all the I-797's they have sent me show my full name.  First last and middle.

 

Not sure if I should query this with them?   If so would I have to submit this as a typographical error and send the card back?    I really am not keen to do that as I have some upcoming travel later this year and given that it took almost 19 months for this card to be renewed, I am certain I would not get it back by then.  Also, would they even agree that it is an error and fix it?

 

I should also add that my passport shows my full name, first last and middle, but, despite the lack of a complete middle name on my greencard, I have never had any problems whatsoever when travelling in the past.   I guess I could always carry one of the I 797's with me when I go overseas, as previously mentioned, it does show my full name and my A number.  

 

Any thoughts?

 

Taylor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[OldUser 7,030]

My thoughts are: you're overthinking.

 

If all the prior cards had it this way and you never had issues travelling, leave it as is.

 

There might be reasons why middle name is abbreviated. 

 

As long as the initial is correct, you are FINE.

[Mike E 11,741]

13 minutes ago, Taylor123 said:

I have been a greencard holder for many years and looking at my prior cards they are all exactly the same, with only the middle initial on the back. 

I don't know what front and back mean on a current generation green card.

 

My green card's machined readable code had my full middle name, and my name by the photo just my middle initial.

 

I see no profit in getting your card modified. I see the potential for problems. I think you should let it be.

[Taylor123 4]

 

Yes, it's been this way for years.  The middle initial is correct.

 

I agree, I think it may cause more issues to try and 'fix' it.

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