After filing 6 days late on I-751 we received a 1 year extension

[KATHERINE+RODNEY 3]

I need some help please. I filed my wife's I-751 6 days late. We however did receive the one year extension on her 2 year green card which will expire the end of October, 2015. But last week we just received an RFE for more evidence of being a legitimately married couple. And also they asked for a reason showing "good cause" for filing 6 days late. The post mark was 2 days late but I guess they don't go by the post mark. Does anyone have a sample letter I can go by? I am not a good writer and I don't really have a great excuse for the tardiness. There was no emergency or anything but I was working overtime and my 80 year old mother is becoming more and more dependent on me. My in laws moved in with us and they rely totally on me and my wife. Most of the responsibility falls on me being the only fluent English speaker in the house. And my sister has been in the mental hospital 3 times in the last 8 months. I am filing for Power of Attorney over her. Are these good enough reasons?

A sample letter showing good cause to excuse my late filing would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Katherine & Rodney

[NikLR 13,227]

Write the truth.

[ricnally 258]

What do you mean you filed late if her green card does not expire until the end of Oct 2015?

[NikLR 13,227]

I think the letter expires oct 2015.

Her green card was approved in 2012.

[vosnmars 25]

I need some help please. I filed my wife's I-751 6 days late. We however did receive the one year extension on her 2 year green card which will expire the end of October, 2015. But last week we just received an RFE for more evidence of being a legitimately married couple. And also they asked for a reason showing "good cause" for filing 6 days late. The post mark was 2 days late but I guess they don't go by the post mark. Does anyone have a sample letter I can go by? I am not a good writer and I don't really have a great excuse for the tardiness. There was no emergency or anything but I was working overtime and my 80 year old mother is becoming more and more dependent on me. My in laws moved in with us and they rely totally on me and my wife. Most of the responsibility falls on me being the only fluent English speaker in the house. And my sister has been in the mental hospital 3 times in the last 8 months. I am filing for Power of Attorney over her. Are these good enough reasons?

A sample letter showing good cause to excuse my late filing would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Katherine & Rodney

I understand you are looking for a sample good cause letter now, but can I ask, did you write anything explaining the late filing and include it with your initial package? We are in the same situation where my husband's CG expired on August 12th, I post marked the package that day and his NOA1 is dated August 13th. I included a brief explanation for the late filing on the cover letter with the initial package, but I could write in more detail if and when they ask for further information. We didn't have any type of emergency either, but there was a lot going on and it just got pushed back further and further.

I hope everything works out for you.

Edited August 19, 2015 by vosnmars