On May 14, 2018, USCIS will begin recalling approximately 8,543 Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) due to a production error. The Green Cards were for approved Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions of Residence for spouses of U.S. citizens. The cards were printed with an incorrect “Resident Since” date and mailed between February and April 2018.
USCIS will send notices to individuals who received the incorrect Green Cards and to their attorneys of record, if they have one. The affected individuals should return their incorrect Green Card to USCIS in the provided pre-paid envelope within 20 days of receiving the notice. They may also return their cards to USCIS field offices. USCIS will send replacement Green Cards within 15 days of receiving the incorrect card.
The recall does not affect these Green Card holders’ status as lawful permanent residents. If affected individuals need to travel internationally or prove their lawful permanent residence while they wait for a replacement card, they may contact the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 to determine if they need additional proof.
Spouses of U.S. citizens may apply for naturalization after three years of permanent residency and must meet other requirements. The incorrect date on these cards could lead applicants to wait longer than necessary to apply to become U.S. citizens.
For more information, visit USCIS’ website: https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-recall-incorrectly-dated-green-cards?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_campaign=recall_incorrectly_dated_green_cards
REVILLA LAW FIRM, P.A.
Miami immigration law firm
Contact the Miami immigration and green card lawyers at Revilla Law Firm, P.A., for any immigration matter. We represent clients in all areas of immigration law and will fight to keep you and your family members in the United States.
We offer a free in-office consultation in our Miami location with Antonio G. Revilla III. Mr. Revilla is a Former U.S. Immigration Prosecutor with over 25 years of legal experience.
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