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  • Aug 4, 2009, 03:37 PM
    shotbro
    2 Green Cards on record
    I have been a permanent resident since 2001. When I was issued my green card for the first time, there was an administrative error where immigration misprinted my name. So I reapplied to get a replacement card. They re-issued it and they took my old card back. I left the country to go on vacation a couple of years after and upon re-entering into the country, they took me aside and questioned me. They said that I have 2 green cards on record but I only have 1 green card. How can I find out or who can I contact to make sure that I only have 1 green card on record? I don't want to be embarrassed and taken aside again as I will be leaving the country for another vacation.
  • Aug 4, 2009, 04:51 PM
    DCcityboy

    File a FOIA request to see what is actually in your record. I would travel with evidence of the filing you made to correct the CIS error. You can file for citizenship.
  • Aug 5, 2009, 08:50 AM
    shotbro
    Thanks for the insight. That's a great idea to travel with that evidence. How do I file a FOIA request? What does that abbreviation actually stand for? Is there a link on the USCIS website where I can file that?
  • Aug 5, 2009, 08:50 AM
    shotbro
    Thanks for the insight. That's a great idea to travel with that evidence. How do I file a FOIA request? What does that abbreviation actually stand for? Is there a link on the USCIS website where I can file that?
  • Aug 5, 2009, 08:50 AM
    shotbro
    Thanks for the insight. That's a great idea to travel with that evidence. How do I file a FOIA request? What does that abbreviation actually stand for? Is there a link on the USCIS website where I can file that?
  • Aug 5, 2009, 08:50 AM
    shotbro
    Thanks for the insight. That's a great idea to travel with that evidence. How do I file a FOIA request? What does that abbreviation actually stand for? Is there a link on the USCIS website where I can file that?
  • Aug 5, 2009, 09:40 AM
    DCcityboy

    Freedom of Information Act. Its filed on G-639, more information here USCIS - Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts (FOIA)

    No filing fee. Good luck.
  • Aug 5, 2009, 09:43 AM
    shotbro
    Thanks so much for that information.

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