Wrong last name on a green card.

[smb808]

Hey, guys just made an account to ask this question.

I just received my 2-year green card, but my last name is the name that was given to me at birth, not the name that I actually use on all my other documents (passport, social, etc....). To be clear the uscis officer went by my birth certificate which has the wrong last name. I know about form i-90 and I also know that it is not the officers' fault as the birth certificate does not state of any name change. I guess the question I am asking is, Is it possible to correct this mistake when applying for the 10-year green card( I'll be able to apply for that in about 3 months) or should I simply dish out the 600$ and file the I-90 form?I would also like to get my driving license, am I going to run into some issues there as well?

Thanks for your help.

[Enub4]

I don't understand:
- how you just received the 2-year GC and you will be able to apply for 10-year GC in about 3 months?
- if USCIS made a mistake then you can get a new GC without paying a fee. I guess your last name is after marriage, so that is common and usually that last name is used for GC if you filed with that name, you show marriage certificate and other important documents show that too (like passport).

Yes, you may have a problem getting your driver's license. They may say they can only use the name on your GC. This change a lot from state to state.

[NYC/She]

I don't understand:
- how you just received the 2-year GC and you will be able to apply for 10-year GC in about 3 months?
- if USCIS made a mistake then you can get a new GC without paying a fee. I guess your last name is after marriage, so that is common and usually that last name is used for GC if you filed with that name, you show marriage certificate and other important documents show that too (like passport).

Yes, you may have a problem getting your driver's license. They may say they can only use the name on your GC. This change a lot from state to state.

In 3 months 10 years GC??? First of all she have to remove a condition. And second of all why her birth certificate have different name in the passport. Name must match unless she did not a apply for a new passport with a new name, after married. But if she have a old passport it’s no a problem. She must a make a mistake with filling paperwork. If we filled with a mistakes she have to pay again but if they make a mistake it’s a free.

[Enub4]

In 3 months 10 years GC??? First of all she have to remove a condition. And second of all why her birth certificate have different name in the passport. Name must match unless she did not a apply for a new passport with a new name, after married. But if she have a old passport it’s no a problem. She must a make a mistake with filling paperwork. If we filled with a mistakes she have to pay again but if they make a mistake it’s a free.

Yes, I don't understand the 3 months to apply for 10 years GC if just received the conditional GC.

OP said that all the paperwork has the new last name (not the one on the birth certificate), but the officer requested the GC with the birth certificate last name and not the one shown on passport, SS card, etc. Based on this information, I think OP can request a correct GC without paying a fee (USCIS error).

[Dz2020]

Similar problem happened to me , I sent back my 2years conditional GC to be replaced and I have proof that it was USCIS Mistake not mine.
my lawyer recommended to send the GC back and have it replaced with a one with correct data.
I may have problem when applying for citizenship.
It’s up to you to do it now or late but I would recommend To send your GC back to be replace