How Do I Correct an Error on My Green Card, Receipt Notice, Naturalization Certificate, Etc.?

You've waited months, maybe even years, to finally receive your green card in the mail, and as you look it over, you notice that your name is misspelled or maybe your birthday is incorrect . . . the nerve! Luckily, you don't have to worry because USCIS has created an online tool for addressing exactly this issue and more. This tool, known as eRequest, can be used to make case specific inquiries, as well as correct any typographic errors on any of the following documents/cards:

Receipt Notices
Approval Notices
Biometrics Appointment Notices
Interview Notices
Permanent Resident Cards
Employment Authorization Card (EAD)
Naturalization Certificate
Citizenship Certificate
Refugee Travel Document
Re-Entry Permit
Advance Parole Document
Combo Card (EAD + Advance Parole - No longer issued after April 2022)

In order to complete a request on eRequest, you will need some basic information regarding your case, including your Receipt Number, the date the case was filed, contact information and mailing address for the Applicant or Petitioner, who filed the case and finally, details pertaining to the error and what corrections need to be made. Once you submit the request, you can typically expect to wait anywhere between 30 - 45 days, or longer, to receive the corrected document in the mail.

If you have any questions about eRequest or the immigration petition process in general, please do not hesitate to give us a call at (212) 547-8857 or schedule a consultation online and we'd be happy to discuss these issues further and help you reach a resolution. Our experienced immigration attorneys are here to provide the advice you need.

Disclaimer: This blog post and similar posts are not to be considered as providing legal advice. The discussion here is meant for educational and informational purposes only and shall not create an attorney-client relationship with the readers of this content.