Another late couple. What about that in-between period?

[AtariBaby 17]

Due to difficulties with the IRS this week (they were having problems with their website), we are still waiting to receive one tax return transcript for one year for one of us. Because our deadline is the 6th, I am probably going to go to the nearby airport post office later tonight, with or without that transcript. I figure even if we get an RFE for that one year, that's better than being past the deadline. With any luck the fax will arrive any minute now, but regardless, here goes.

My question is this, though: she will get a letter stating that she has been extended for a year while they review, right? But that letter won't spontaneously appear. What about the few days between when the deadline has arrived and she gets her letter? She's going to be terribly worried about that; that's the kind of person she is.

Edited May 31, 2014 by AtariBaby

[flora01 37]

Due to difficulties with the IRS this week (they are having problems with their website), we are still waiting to receive one tax return transcript for one year for one of us. Because our deadline is the 6th, I am probably going to go to the nearby airport post office later tonight, with or without that transcript. I figure even if we get an RFE for that one year, that's better than being past the deadline. With any luck the fax will arrive any minute now, but regardless, here goes.

My question is this, though: she will get a letter stating that she has been extended for a year while they review, right? But that letter won't spontaneously appear. What about the few days between when the deadline has arrived and she gets her letter? She's going to be terribly worried about that; that's the kind of person she is.

Its better to send it with overnight priority mail with tracking # with signature confirmation.

Its expensive,but not more than the worries you will have till you get NOA.

One gets NOA usually within 2-5 days after filing in normal cases.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

One gets NOA usually within 2-5 days after filing in normal cases.

No; it often takes more. It took us 5 weeks to get NOA1, just like everyone when we filed.

OP: the NOA1 will be backdated to the time they received it. You could try to go get a I-551 stamp, but otherwise, there is nothing you can do. How often does she need to show her Greencard?

[Lainie B 465]

If she has a drivers license that expires the day her green card expires, that will mean she can't drive until she can renew it with the extension letter.

Otherwise, I don't see why she would be worried.

[AtariBaby 17]

Thanks, all. Thanks especially to the lovely Harpa Timsa, who is apparently often reluctant to come to such a "silly place".

My wife worries excessively, to be sure. Sometimes that's an advantage, other times it is exhausting. But of course, it's a good balance for me. I must take part of the blame for this final-seconds shot.

I was so tempted to fire that thing off, rather than risk another delay, but I'm so glad I waited. The transcript finally arrived at about 11pm last night, and so I was able to send Priority Express this morning for Monday delivery, 5 days ahead of the deadline.

Based on reports here, and my previous experience, I think it's highly likely to go through. But we'll see.

Edited May 31, 2014 by AtariBaby

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You did it right and you are in the window, so for immigration you are all set. She might lack documents to show people for a week or two, but does she really show them everyday? You're fine. Good luck.