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TLDR: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-i-chapter-2 section B.2. USCIS is under obligation to correct this CR1 error if that's what they entered into your record in their system. If the card you receive says conditional, they must correct this error to remove the condition. Note that "removal of condition" may resonate more with the USCIS staff, than the term "IR1", because IR1 is a visa terminalogy, and the visa is issued by the Department of State, whereas USCIS is under Department of Homeland Security, they may adhere more strictly to their internal lingo, vis-a-vis "conditional PR", and "removal of condition." Section B, item 2. -- "Misclassified CPRs" "Noncitizen spouses or children who believe they were misclassified as CPRs because the marriage took place 2 or more years before they obtained conditional permanent residence or who otherwise believe they are not subject to conditions imposed by INA 216[19] should file an Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90) according to the form instructions.[20] Officers may encounter cases where the CPR was misclassified when the CPR entered the United States or adjusted status. This generally occurs due to the inspecting or adjudicating officer’s failure to notice that at least 2 years had passed since the marriage providing the basis for status occurred, at the time the noncitizen was admitted to the United States as a permanent resident or adjusted to permanent resident status...."

See my latest reply --- Just visit a local SSA office in person, bring your passport with the immigrant visa, no appointment required, the staff there can figure out for you. If you're not in their (SSA)'s system, apply it right there. Save you lot of frustration.

Regarding SSN: just go to a local Social Security agency office and reapply there. It happened to us: we checked the box during the consulate processing to apply for the SSN together. No card showed up 3 weeks since entering the country. We visited a nearby local SSA branch office in person (no need to book appointment online, just get a ticket at the door, the wait was short.) The staff at the SSA checked and didn't find the new immigrant in the system at all, and said "It happens alll the time." and that the immigrant could apply right there (bring passport with the immigrant visa!). We didn't hesitate, and filled out the simple one page application, the SSN card arrived 9 days later. Inter-agency communication doesn't always go smoothly. Somewhere the ball maybe dropped: from Department of State (consulate), to USCIS, to SSA, the probability of error compounds. We're still waiting on the GC, now counting 70 days after POE.

In case you're still seeking for answer, perhaps ask the medical exam clinic's office? Their answer should be definitive. Good luck!

Hello @pizzapancake I see you updated the DQ date to June 23, congrats! Has your interview been scheduled yet? My case has become DQ and I hope to get some idea of the current wait time at the HKG consulate. Thanks in advance!

Thanks for clarifying, very helpful idea!

Hi GordonSand, another question about police certificate (CNCC) application in Hong Kong.... How did you manage to get an original copy? The HKG police website's CNCC FAQ page says the certificate/result is only sent to the consulate: https://www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/11_useful_info/cert_no_crime_faq.html , question 26: Q.26 Will the result be sent to me or can I have a copy of the result? What if the requesting authority asks me to upload the CNCC online or bring the CNCC with me at the interview? A.26 No. The CNCC will be sent to the relevant Consulate / Immigration Authority / Government Authority only. Applicants will receive a copy only when they have criminal conviction record. The policy was established to prevent possible abuse of the certificate. Appreciate your time helping the community!

Hello GordonSand, Thank you very much for sharing your timeline, and I wish you smooth travel and entry with your spouse back to USA! I have a question about scheduling with the HK police for the certificate. The HKG police website says they require a letter requesting the certificate, with physical address (of the US consulate I assume) to send the certificate to. Should I expect a physical letter from NVC to me (the petitioner in USA), or a physical letter to my wife at her HKG physical address listed in the I-130 petition ? So far I've only received the USCIS approval notice in physical mail, and no physical mail from NVC yet. Thanks again.