Late filing

[Shemmy 4]

Is okay to be a week or two late filing for the I-751? Will we still get an extension letter?

[RichardS 0]

Don't know the answer but why not file on time to avoid any question?

[Kez/JWolf 6]

How are you late in filling???? looking at your timeline you were approved sometime in April 2006, so your 2 year greencard will expire in april 2008, the earliest you can file is 90 days before the expiry date....

So you are not late in filing....

Kez

[john_and_marlene 162]

You might get a deportation letter. Don't file late!

[kenwang 0]

Is okay to be a week or two late filing for the I-751? Will we still get an extension letter?

It's ok. I filed petition almost 2 years after the 2-yr anniversary and just got approved.

Please remember to write a letter to ask for an excuse along with your petition.

[Shemmy 4]

How are you late in filling???? looking at your timeline you were approved sometime in April 2006, so your 2 year greencard will expire in april 2008, the earliest you can file is 90 days before the expiry date....

So you are not late in filing....

Kez

Thanks Kezzie. The expiration date is 4/10/08 so we should have mailed it yesterday 1/10/08. Hopefully we'll mail it Monday the 14th. I didn't know if we'll get in trouble with USCIS.

I was also asking for another couple who card expires 3/22/08. They haven't sent their application in yet. She thinks it's okay long as it's before the 90 days expiration date.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

How are you late in filling???? looking at your timeline you were approved sometime in April 2006, so your 2 year greencard will expire in april 2008, the earliest you can file is 90 days before the expiry date....

So you are not late in filing....

Kez

Thanks Kezzie. The expiration date is 4/10/08 so we should have mailed it yesterday 1/10/08. Hopefully we'll mail it Monday the 14th. I didn't know if we'll get in trouble with USCIS.

I was also asking for another couple who card expires 3/22/08. They haven't sent their application in yet. She thinks it's okay long as it's before the 90 days expiration date.

Your friend is 100% right..... you can file anywhere between the 90th day and the day of experation.... I would not leave it until the last day but anywhere in between is ok.... you have plenty of time to file....

Kez

[Shemmy 4]

How are you late in filling???? looking at your timeline you were approved sometime in April 2006, so your 2 year greencard will expire in april 2008, the earliest you can file is 90 days before the expiry date....

So you are not late in filing....

Kez

Thanks Kezzie. The expiration date is 4/10/08 so we should have mailed it yesterday 1/10/08. Hopefully we'll mail it Monday the 14th. I didn't know if we'll get in trouble with USCIS.

I was also asking for another couple who card expires 3/22/08. They haven't sent their application in yet. She thinks it's okay long as it's before the 90 days expiration date.

Your friend is 100% right..... you can file anywhere between the 90th day and the day of experation.... I would not leave it until the last day but anywhere in between is ok.... you have plenty of time to file....

Kez

Thanks. Do you think either couple will get an extension letter? Sorry about the questions but I keep hearing different things. I'm worried about my husband still working and able to travel.

Edited January 11, 2008 by sjb1221

[*JG* 2]

How are you late in filling???? looking at your timeline you were approved sometime in April 2006, so your 2 year greencard will expire in april 2008, the earliest you can file is 90 days before the expiry date....

So you are not late in filing....

Kez

Thanks Kezzie. The expiration date is 4/10/08 so we should have mailed it yesterday 1/10/08. Hopefully we'll mail it Monday the 14th. I didn't know if we'll get in trouble with USCIS.

I was also asking for another couple who card expires 3/22/08. They haven't sent their application in yet. She thinks it's okay long as it's before the 90 days expiration date.

NO, no, no......It's not late until after the expiration. You CAN file it beginning 90 days before the expiration date. It's in your best interest to do it early. But, it is not a MUST. Not late until after that expiration date.

How are you late in filling???? looking at your timeline you were approved sometime in April 2006, so your 2 year greencard will expire in april 2008, the earliest you can file is 90 days before the expiry date....

So you are not late in filing....

Kez

Thanks Kezzie. The expiration date is 4/10/08 so we should have mailed it yesterday 1/10/08. Hopefully we'll mail it Monday the 14th. I didn't know if we'll get in trouble with USCIS.

I was also asking for another couple who card expires 3/22/08. They haven't sent their application in yet. She thinks it's okay long as it's before the 90 days expiration date.

Your friend is 100% right..... you can file anywhere between the 90th day and the day of experation.... I would not leave it until the last day but anywhere in between is ok.... you have plenty of time to file....

Kez

Thanks. Do you think either couple will get an extension letter? Sorry about the questions but I keep hearing different things. I'm worried about my husband still working and able to travel.

You will get an NOA that will extend the visa for one year while they process. This letter can be used for employers, DMV's, travel, etc.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Once you file for removal of conditions you will get a NOA in the mail.... this is the extension letter and it extends your greencard for 12 months and allows for work and travel...

If you can file at the begining of the 90 days then you should have the extension letter before your 2 year greencard expires... but if you can file until closer to the end of the 90 days dont worry you will still get an extension letter once USCIS get your application...

Kez

[Shemmy 4]

Once you file for removal of conditions you will get a NOA in the mail.... this is the extension letter and it extends your greencard for 12 months and allows for work and travel...

If you can file at the begining of the 90 days then you should have the extension letter before your 2 year greencard expires... but if you can file until closer to the end of the 90 days dont worry you will still get an extension letter once USCIS get your application...

Kez

Thanks Jomo's girl and Kezzie . I thought they sent the NOA and an extension letter...thanks for clearing that up. The package will out first thing Monday morning. Thanks again.

[diadromous mermaid 36]

Is okay to be a week or two late filing for the I-751? Will we still get an extension letter?

It's ok. I filed petition almost 2 years after the 2-yr anniversary and just got approved.

Please remember to write a letter to ask for an excuse along with your petition.

Yes, well you were lucky! Please remember that acceptance, by USCIS, of an untimely filed I-751 is discretionary.

[jamaicadiva 0]

HEY !! well i just got our extension letter in the mail today, so the wait begins. My check was cashed by CSC and i hear they move pretty fast !

[acucag 0]

How are you late in filling???? looking at your timeline you were approved sometime in April 2006, so your 2 year greencard will expire in april 2008, the earliest you can file is 90 days before the expiry date....

So you are not late in filing....

Kez

Thanks Kezzie. The expiration date is 4/10/08 so we should have mailed it yesterday 1/10/08. Hopefully we'll mail it Monday the 14th. I didn't know if we'll get in trouble with USCIS.

I was also asking for another couple who card expires 3/22/08. They haven't sent their application in yet. She thinks it's okay long as it's before the 90 days expiration date.

Your friend is 100% right..... you can file anywhere between the 90th day and the day of experation.... I would not leave it until the last day but anywhere in between is ok.... you have plenty of time to file....

Kez

Don't worry too much coz the form says DURING YOUR 90 days before the expiration of greencard. My 90 days started last Dec 31 and yet I submitted mine last Jan 28 only, yesterday I received letter saying its extended for 1 year. So I don't think its a big deal for as long as by the time they will receive your I-751 is not later than your expiration date I believe they will understand expecially the fees went up

[acucag 0]

I still recommend, THE EARLY THE BETTER