I also got a typo on my EAD card. I called USCIS and told me all the things I needed to do. We found out the typo was done on the end of my lawyer when she filled out the I-765 (EAD) form. My lawyer went ahead and wrote in the cover letter that it was still USCIS fault for not cross referencing with the documents I sent them.
Here's my timeline
01/18/2013 - I received my EAD card with the wrong birthdate. That same day I called USCIS to see what I can do to fix it. The woman I spoke to told me that I can get it expedited if I can prove that the error was done by USCIS. If so, then I wouldn't have to pay the fee again. If it was my fault, then I would pay the fee again and my case would take up to 3 months. Without speaking to my lawyer I went ahead and asked for it to be expedited. The woman said that within 15 days I would get a letter from USCIS stating what my next steps would be.
01/23/13 - I received an email from USCIS stating my next steps. In the letter it stated that I would have to send the incorrect EAD card, a letter explaining the error, A completed Form I-765 application with box 2 – Replacement checked, and supporting documentation to verify the accurate information for correction, such as birth certificate, passport … etc.
01/23-02/07 - I met with my lawyer. We decided to explain why it was USCIS error. We mentioned that it was their error because they didn't cross reference with the paperwork I sent them and because they had my DACA birthdate correct.
02/08 - Mailed the EAD card, letter, I-765 form, and paperwork by confirmed mail.
02/14 - USCIS received my paperwork. My case went back to Initial Review. Under the bubble it had this written on "February 14th, 2013, we received your APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION, with a letter from you."
02/26 - I checked the USCIS website for an update. While my case was still under Initial Review, there was a new message under the Initial Review bubble. It read "On February 26, 2013, your date of birth was updated relating to your I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION. Please check our website at
www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance."
Does anyone have an idea of how long this is gonna take? Also, does this mean that I wont have to pay the fee again?