To live and work in the United States, every individual must possess a valid document as proof. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is responsible for issuing secure and valid documents based on submitted applications.
The document you receive contains personal information such as your legal name, date of birth, country of birth, gender, and A-Number. It is crucial to ensure the accuracy of the information printed on the USCIS-issued document.
You may encounter errors on a document issued by USCIS or need to update your personal information after receiving it from USCIS. This article aims to provide valuable insights on “how to update and correct information on your immigration documents“.
The following documents received from USCIS can be updated or corrected if there are errors. They are:
What steps should you take if you receive a document from USCIS with an error? Firstly, submit a service request and choose the Typographic Error option to address the issue.
Alternatively, you can refer to the provided information on how to request a replacement. It is important to note that if the error is due to USCIS, there won’t be any fees associated with the request for correction.
If there are any changes to your personal information you need to take action to update your USCIS-issued document. For example, if you have recently changed your name, gender, or both, it is important to update your USCIS-issued document accordingly to reflect these changes.
Name Change
To update your name on any of your immigration documents, it is necessary to provide supporting evidence of your name change. This evidence can take the form of various documents, such as a court order, marriage certificate, divorce decree, or other vital records.
Gender Change
You have an exception from March 31, 2023, no supporting documents are required for evidence to change your gender on immigration documents except for Certificates of Naturalization or Citizenship. For those certificates, you must provide the required supporting documentation mentioned in the instructions for Form N-565.
Now, let us see the process to correct or update the documents.
Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is referred to as a work permit. It acts as a legal proof to work in the United States. Follow the below procedures to change any information if required.
To request a correction for an error made by USCIS on your Employment Authorization Document (EAD), submit the following requirements to the USCIS location that approved your EAD.
If you need to update your biographic information, such as your name or gender, on your EAD, you can request a change from USCIS. Follow the below-mentioned steps.
Green Card officially referred to as a permanent resident card allows every individual to live and work legally in the United States. If your green card has an error or have to update information on it follow the below steps.
To request a correction for an error made by USCIS on your Green Card, submit the following documents to the USCIS to process further:
If you need to update your biographic information, such as your name or gender, on your Green Card, you can request a change from USCIS. Follow the below-mentioned steps.
A travel document refers to an official document issued by the government that allows individuals to travel internationally. If you have any corrections or any updates follow the below steps.
To request a correction for an error made by USCIS on your travel document including Advance Parole Document, Reentry Permit, or Refugee Travel Document, submit the following documents to the USCIS to process further:
If you need to update your biographic information, such as your name or gender, on your Travel Document, you can request a change from USCIS. Follow the below-mentioned steps.
The Certificate of Citizenship is an official document issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as evidence of an individual’s citizenship in the United States. If your certificate has an error or have to update information on it follow the below steps.
To request a correction for an error made by USCIS on your Naturalization or Citizenship Certificate, submit the following documents to the USCIS to process further:
If you need to update your biographic information, such as your name or gender, on your Naturalization or Citizenship Certificate, you can request a change from USCIS. Follow the below-mentioned steps.
Note:
USCIS can’t change the date of birth on a Certificate of Naturalization after issuing.
The I-94 travel record, also known as the Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, is issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to foreign visitors entering the United States. It is also used to keep track of non-citizens entering and leaving the United States. To update any changes follow the below described procedures.
To request a correction for an error made by USCIS on your Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record includes Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure Record and Crewman’s Landing Permit, you can request in four methods by submitting the documents to the USCIS.
#1 Method:
If your Form I-94 was issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), you can visit the nearest CBP port of entry or deferred inspection office to rectify the document.
In the case where you were admitted at an air or sea port of entry and received an electronic Form I-94, you can obtain a paper version of your Form I-94, including a replacement, by visiting CBP’s Form I-94 page.
#2 Method:
If your Form I-94 was issued by a USCIS asylum office, you should reach out to the asylum office that has jurisdiction over your current place of residence to obtain a corrected Form I-94.
#3 Method:
If you have received an ADIT stamp (temporary evidence of LPR status) on a Form I-94 that includes an error, you can contact the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY: 800-767-1833) to request a corrected Form I-94.
#4 Method:
If you have received your I-94 Form other than the above three methods from USCIS, submit the following documents to the USCIS to process further:
If you need to update your biographic information, such as your name or gender, on your Arrival/Departure Record, you can request a change from USCIS. Follow the below-mentioned steps.
The process mentioned above is intended for correcting or updating your received immigration document from USCIS. However, if your document is still pending with USCIS and you have not received a final decision notice or any document issued by USCIS, you need to follow the below procedure.
If you have received a Request for Evidence (RFE) or an interview notice, you should provide the following as a response to the RFE or during your interview:
If you have an online account upload the letter and supporting documents to the pending application to change in your immigration document.
If you don’t have an online account e-mail the letter and evidence to USCIS-updategenderinfo@uscis.dhs.gov and request to change your name or gender or both.
If you have a matter related to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) or T or U visas, contact USCIS.
It is mandatory to carry out all of your immigration documents with the updated information. You might face issues with the wrong or outdated information on your documents. ImmigrationDirect offers a streamlined process for correcting or updating your immigration documents, providing step-by-step instructions and automated software to facilitate a quick and easy submission. Additionally, we offer immigration lawyer consultation support to address your questions and assist with your specific needs.
Form I-130Petition for Alien Relative
Form N-565Replace My Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citzenship
Form N-600Application for Certificate of Citizenship
Form I-129FPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)
Form I-821DDACA Application / Renewal
Form I-90Renew or Replace My Green Card
Form I-90Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Form I-130 Green Card for Family Members of a Permanent Resident
Form N-400Becoming a U.S. Citizen Through Naturalization
Form I-485 Remove My Conditional Status
Form I-131Travel Outside of the U.S. as a Permanent Resident
Form I-131 Application for Travel Document
Form I-751Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence
Form I-485Adjustment of Status
Form I-765Obtain Employment Authorization Document
Form I-539Application To Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
B1/B2Visa Guide Book
Form I-485Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Form I-765Application for Employment Authorization
Form I-129F Fiance(é) K-1 Visa
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