Forgot to file my I-175 Form

[GeorgieB 7]

Thank you all very much for your input, I appreciate your thoughts and points of view. I will be sending off our petition in the next 24 hours and will be sure to give you an update on what the USCIS decides. 

 

 

[dwheels76 5,468]

20 hours ago, Mike E said:

I doubt you be denied on basis you were late.  The reason is that USCIS and/or the immigration judge understand that you can always file a new I-485 package and this one will get you a 10 year green card.  
 

Focus more on getting the application filed and less on “what if it rains during the camping trip” scenarios.   

 

I think you are on the wrong thread. We aren't talking about adjustment of status. They are removing conditions.

[beloved_dingo 1,976]

1 hour ago, dwheels76 said:

I think you are on the wrong thread. We aren't talking about adjustment of status. They are removing conditions.

I think they are saying that since they are still the spouse of a US Citizen, they can refile for Adjustment of Status and the result would be a 10 year green card (if approved) because of the length of the marriage? I am not sure if that is actually true, but I believe that is what Mike E was referring to. 

[Mike E 11,739]

1 hour ago, dwheels76 said:

I think you are on the wrong thread. We aren't talking about adjustment of status. They are removing conditions.

I’m in the correct thread. I am explaining what can happen when an I-751 is denied.  Thanks for your concern though. 

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

9 hours ago, GeorgieB said:

Thank you all very much for your input, I appreciate your thoughts and points of view. I will be sending off our petition in the next 24 hours and will be sure to give you an update on what the USCIS decides. This thread has a very good example of a solid I-751 filing. 

Remember to include evidence since the date of your marriage. If you COVID took a toll on your mental health and you missed the deadline, state that. They're not going to remove you. You will be fine. 

 

Your I-751 is already late. I would spend an extra second making sure that all your bases are covered. 

[Rafagus 64]

On 11/29/2021 at 11:04 AM, ra0010 said:

There's nothing a lawyer can write here than OP can't. Meaning, if it was just  that OP forgot to file, there is no nice way to put it.

Even if there was a compelling reason, a simple letter explaining it together with documentation is something that OP can draft. IMHO, no need for an attorney at this point.

In my opinion, immigration law is very difficult. If you have no problems and have a straightforward case, you can probably get away with DIY forms and applications. 

 

Once a mistake is made, or a level of complication is added, then, consulting with an attorney at the onset  may save you thousands of dollars afterwards.  We don't  know what we don't know.  A qualified attorney may have seen many similar cases and knows what works, and what doesn't, and they have been trained to use legalese in their letters. 

 

 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

58 minutes ago, Rafagus said:

knows what works, and what doesn't, and they have been trained to use legalese in their letters. 

So what is an attorney doing to do, that OP can’t?

[debbiedoo 2,339]

1 hour ago, Rafagus said:

In my opinion, immigration law is very difficult. If you have no problems and have a straightforward case, you can probably get away with DIY forms and applications. 

 

Once a mistake is made, or a level of complication is added, then, consulting with an attorney at the onset  may save you thousands of dollars afterwards.  We don't  know what we don't know.  A qualified attorney may have seen many similar cases and knows what works, and what doesn't, and they have been trained to use legalese in their letters. 

 

 

I have seen more attorneys make GIANT mistakes than I have individuals, but hey, if you have money to blow.

 

An attorney can't do anything in this situation than OP can, which is basically say ' hey, sorry, I was not paying attention, please forgive me, here is everything'

[Rocio0010 5,579]

10 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

I have seen more attorneys make GIANT mistakes than I have individuals, but hey, if you have money to blow.

 

An attorney can't do anything in this situation than OP can, which is basically say ' hey, sorry, I was not paying attention, please forgive me, here is everything'

Exactly. A lot of attorneys are there just for the money, and they make BRUTAL mistakes. The truth is, nobody really cares about your immigration journey as much as you do.

Personally, I prefer to read about immigration and consult forums with people that have first hand experience. 

[GeorgieB 7]

Hi everyone!

 

Just thought I would give an update on this!

 

I sent off my i-751 packet on 12/4 and received a text notification that it had been received on 12/11. 

 

On 12/21, I received my NOA in the mail letting me know that the document was okay to be used as proof of residency and to travel for the next 24 months while they are processing the i-751. I guess this is an indication that they accepted my packet & I will not be getting deported! Very relieved about this!

 

For those of you who are interested, I did submit my packet with a cover letter apologizing that I was filing late (by about 11 weeks) and that 2021 had been a difficult year for me after being diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I did include a letter from my doctor that said it was reasonable for someone with that diagnosis to miss an important deadline like this.

 

Sending good luck to everyone going through the immigration process!

[Rocio0010 5,579]

5 minutes ago, GeorgieB said:

I did include a letter from my doctor that said it was reasonable for someone with that diagnosis to miss an important deadline like this.

I think this is key in a situation like this. Good point in including that letter. Good luck!

[Crazy Cat 41,851]

6 minutes ago, GeorgieB said:

Hi everyone!

 

Just thought I would give an update on this!

 

I sent off my i-751 packet on 12/4 and received a text notification that it had been received on 12/11. 

 

On 12/21, I received my NOA in the mail letting me know that the document was okay to be used as proof of residency and to travel for the next 24 months while they are processing the i-751. I guess this is an indication that they accepted my packet & I will not be getting deported! Very relieved about this!

 

For those of you who are interested, I did submit my packet with a cover letter apologizing that I was filing late (by about 11 weeks) and that 2021 had been a difficult year for me after being diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I did include a letter from my doctor that said it was reasonable for someone with that diagnosis to miss an important deadline like this.

 

Sending good luck to everyone going through the immigration process!

Thanks for the update.  As I said, you are neither the first nor the last to file an I-751 late.  Good luck.