Correcting an Error on Your EAD

If you receive an EAD (Employment Authorization Document) which contains an error (e.g., typo in name or incorrect birthdate) that was caused by USCIS, you must correct the error to avoid having any problems in the future. You must return the original EAD card to get it corrected. USCIS will issue a corrected EAD normally within 30-45 days of receiving the EAD that contains the error.

Before following the instructions below, be sure that:

You have made a photocopy of the EAD card;
You have already provided the card for your employment hiring process, SSN application, or driver's license renewal;
You do not have any international travel plans in the coming 1-2 months.

Correcting an Error on Your EAD

To correct an error that USCIS has made on your EAD, follow the instructions listed below.

Write a Letter of Explanation

Write a letter to USCIS explaining the situation.

In your letter, include:

The date;
The address of the USCIS office as indicated on your approval notice;
Your personal identifying information:
- Full name as indicated on your I-20,
- Date of birth,
- SEVIS ID number,
- USCIS Receipt Number for the OPT EAD with the error;
A detailed explanation of your situation (example: that the EAD was issued with incorrect dates);
A statement indicating that you have enclosed supporting documentation that provides the correct information (for example, your incorrect EAD card and the dates that should instead have been on your EAD card, a copy of your previous Post-Completion OPT I-20 and previous Pre-Completion OPT EAD card);
A statement requesting USCIS to mail the new corrected EAD card to you;
The U.S. address that you would like the new EAD card to be mailed to;
Your signature.

Next: Submit the Typographic Error Form

Submit the Typographic Error Form

Go to the USCIS e-request page.
Fill out and submit the "Typographic Error" e-form.
You will receive an email with instructions. Follow the instructions to mail your EAD back to USCIS. If you do not receive an email from USCIS within a few days, and/or if you have a tight timeline, please reach out to your assigned ISSS advisor.

Please note: If USCIS determines that the card contains incorrect information that is NOT due to USCIS error, they will return the EAD Card. You will need to request a Replacement EAD and repay the USCIS I-765 filing fee.

Screenshot of USCIS Typographic Error E-form. Reads "Did you receive Did you receive a notice, document or card from USCIS and it contains a typographic error? We can assist you in correcting the error." You will need a receipt number, a-number if applicable, item that contains the error, date when filed, and email address. — *Supply all necessary information on the Typographic Error e-form.*

Next: Send Your Correction Request to USCIS

Send Your Correction Request to USCIS

Send your letter, EAD card with the error, and other supporting documents to the USCIS service center address listed on your OPT approval notice. It is strongly recommended to send via FedEx or UPS so that you can track the package. Keep a copy of the shipment tracking information for your records. Please note that UPS and FedEx will not allow you to ship to a PO Box address.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-765-addresses

Next: Report to ISSS Once You Receive Your Corrected EAD

Report to ISSS Once You Receive Your Corrected EAD

Once you receive the corrected EAD card, scan it, and submit the OPT/STEM OPT reporting e-form on iPenn.

You will find the OPT and STEM OPT reporting e-forms under "Student Services" in iPenn.

Write a Letter of Explanation

Write a letter to USCIS explaining the situation.

In your letter, include:

The date;
The address of the USCIS office as indicated on your approval notice;
Your personal identifying information:
- Full name as indicated on your I-20,
- Date of birth,
- SEVIS ID number,
- USCIS Receipt Number for the OPT EAD with the error;
A detailed explanation of your situation (example: that the EAD was issued with incorrect dates);
A statement indicating that you have enclosed supporting documentation that provides the correct information (for example, your incorrect EAD card and the dates that should instead have been on your EAD card, a copy of your previous Post-Completion OPT I-20 and previous Pre-Completion OPT EAD card);
A statement requesting USCIS to mail the new corrected EAD card to you;
The U.S. address that you would like the new EAD card to be mailed to;
Your signature.

Next: Submit the Typographic Error Form

Submit the Typographic Error Form

Go to the USCIS e-request page.
Fill out and submit the "Typographic Error" e-form.
You will receive an email with instructions. Follow the instructions to mail your EAD back to USCIS. If you do not receive an email from USCIS within a few days, and/or if you have a tight timeline, please reach out to your assigned ISSS advisor.