Nov. 1st expiration date

[goodforme30 0]

Ok, after reading these posts I'm freaking out. My hubby's exp. date is Nov. 1st so does that mean that we're going to have to pay the new fee since the 90 days doesn't start till August 3rd?? If so, would the post office postmark the letter on the 29th and then let me wait to mail it on Aug 1st so it doesn't get there too early?? Ugh! I can't afford to pay any more than the $275 we were planning on...we're closing on our first house in a couple weeks.

[kofuku 0]

Ok, after reading these posts I'm freaking out. My hubby's exp. date is Nov. 1st so does that mean that we're going to have to pay the new fee since the 90 days doesn't start till August 3rd?? If so, would the post office postmark the letter on the 29th and then let me wait to mail it on Aug 1st so it doesn't get there too early?? Ugh! I can't afford to pay any more than the $275 we were planning on...we're closing on our first house in a couple weeks.

Sorry to have to tell you this, but the USCIS determines the fee by the GC date, not the postmark. They will look at the GC date and if the 90 days is after July 31, they will expect the rate increase. If the amount is incorrect, they will return the file and request the new fee.

[YuAndDan 153]

Yes USCIS will reject anything sent to them before the 90 days.

And NO the post office wont do that, besides, good luck visiting the post office on the 29th, they will be closed that day due to the fact that the 29th is a Sunday.

[YuAndDan 153]

Also keep in mind, it is not a requirement to file exactly 90 days before expiration, why not file in October? That way you have a couple extra months to save up the additional funds.

[Marilyn. 340]

Also keep in mind, it is not a requirement to file exactly 90 days before expiration, why not file in October? That way you have a couple extra months to save up the additional funds.

that is a good idea ....

you can file anytime between the 90 days and the day your card expires...

[ethansdad 1]

Accoring to the USCIS it says that you have to pay the new fee if your letter is postmarked before 29th then you should be ok

New Application and Petition Fees Go Into Effect on July 30, 2007

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds its customers that the agency’s new fee schedule is effective on July 30, 2007. Applications or petitions postmarked or otherwise filed on or after that date must include the new fee.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/Fe...ate_07Jun29.pdf

SO you could send this a little slower mail rather than Express or Priority that would get your package before August 3rd. Just a thought!!