Green Card Typographical Error: USCIS Prints Wrong Gender

A green card recipient recently encountered a frustrating situation where USCIS printed the wrong gender on their green card, despite the correct information being provided during the application process. The applicant has a filing copy confirming the right gender was selected, but USCIS is failing to acknowledge the error as their fault. The applicant's lawyer suggested two potential remedies: submitting another service request after a month, or filing Form I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card). The I-90 is the standard form used to correct errors on green cards, especially when the error is attributable to USCIS. For errors made by USCIS, filing an I-90 is generally the recommended approach and there is no filing fee when the error is on USCIS's part. Expedited processing may be requested if the incorrect information causes significant issues, such as problems with employment verification or travel. Green card holders who encounter similar typographical errors should document all evidence of the correct information provided during filing and persist in their service requests while also pursuing the I-90 route if necessary.