EB-1B Mess: 10-Year Green Card Reduced to 2 Years

An EB-1B green card applicant has run into a serious administrative mistake. They were wrongly issued a two year conditional green card. If this happens to you, it can feel alarming because this status does not match your employment based application.

Spouse received correct green card

The confusion deepened when the applicant’s spouse received a correct ten year green card. Conditional green cards apply only to marriage based LPR cases. They do not apply to EB-1B employment based approvals.

Wrong status risks immigration record

The applicant should have received an EB-1B green card. Issuing a conditional card creates a mismatch in records. If left uncorrected, this error can disrupt your future filings and overall immigration history.

Notice shows conflicting information

The notice correctly lists the Class of Admission as E17 for the applicant and E19 for the spouse. However, the body of the notice contradicts this by granting a two year conditional card instead of a permanent one.

Experts confirm USCIS clerical error

Immigration experts have confirmed this is a clear clerical error by the USCIS. The classification codes prove the application type was processed correctly but documented incorrectly.

File I-90 immediately

You must file Form I-90 right away to fix the mistake. Since the error is on the government’s side, no filing fee is required. Delaying this step can create avoidable complications later.

Documents needed for correction

You should include a copy of the incorrect notice and your original EB-1B approval. Clearly explain the error in writing. If you already received the conditional card, you must return it with the I-90 application.

USCIS must issue correct card

Once corrected, USCIS will issue the proper ten year permanent resident card. Errors like this slow down immigration journeys unnecessarily. The system must ensure you receive the exact status you applied for.