Having to resend whole package

[JBBJ 3]

My application was received by USCIS on 01/02 and when I woke up this morning I saw a declined transaction of $680. 
 

I used credit card transactions for all my forms (I-129F, AOS and so on) and never, ever had any issues. 
 

To my horror, this happened when my green card expires on 01/18. 
 

Besides the fact that I had a slight mental breakdown, I had to call off work and I am now re-printing my whole package (over 500 pages) and re-sending everything today with overnight shipping and a cashier’s check. 
 

I guess my question is, there shouldn’t be any issues with a cashier’s check, correct? 

Also, assuming the other application will be sent back to me with a rejection notice due to lack of payment, could this cause problems with the new application I’m sending out today? 
 

I might be paranoid right now but I am concerned about the fact that I have a tight timeframe. 
 

Thank you! 

[Crazy Cat 41,923]

I would call the credit card company and make sure they decline any other attempts from USCIS for this transaction. 

[JBBJ 3]

Thank you for the suggestion. I was under the impression that USCIS only attempts one transaction and if that doesn’t go through, they do not try again. Isn’t that the case? 

[Crazy Cat 41,923]

20 minutes ago, JBBJ said:

Thank you for the suggestion. I was under the impression that USCIS only attempts one transaction and if that doesn’t go through, they do not try again. Isn’t that the case? 

Yes, that is their official policy.  Did you get a notification that USCIS rejected the I-751?

[JBBJ 3]

No, I did not get any notifications, just an email from my credit card saying that the transaction was declined. 
 

As soon as I saw that I figured I would resend everything ASAP to avoid further delays, hoping that at least I will have an e-notification before my green card expires. 
 

To confirm, cashier’s checks are safe when it comes to USCIS I assume? 

[W199 335]

6 minutes ago, JBBJ said:

No, I did not get any notifications, just an email from my credit card saying that the transaction was declined. 
 

As soon as I saw that I figured I would resend everything ASAP to avoid further delays, hoping that at least I will have an e-notification before my green card expires. 
 

To confirm, cashier’s checks are safe when it comes to USCIS I assume? 

Why not just use a personal check so you can see when they cash it, and have proof as well?

[JBBJ 3]

7 minutes ago, W199 said:

Why not just use a personal check so you can see when they cash it, and have proof as well?

Unfortunately we would have to order the personal checks and my bank confirmed it would take one or two weeks, and I’m unable to wait that long. 
 

Also, according to my bank since the money is guaranteed with a cashier’s check there shouldn’t be any issues, but I was wondering about other’s experiences. 

Edited January 5 by JBBJ

[W199 335]

Just now, JBBJ said:

Unfortunately we would have to order the personal checks and my bank confirmed it would take one or two weeks, and I’m unable to wait that long. 
 

My bank confirmed that since the money is guaranteed with a cashier’s check there shouldn’t be any issues, but I was wondering about other’s experiences. 

Cashier check is fine, it is just not as good as a personal check when it comes to knowing when it was cashed, having proof of such, if it gets lost, etc...  Many people seem to use it.

[W199 335]

Just now, W199 said:

Cashier check is fine, it is just not as good as a personal check when it comes to knowing when it was cashed, having proof of such, if it gets lost, etc...  Many people seem to use it.

Oh, some banks give you starter personal checks the same day as when you open the account, or can even print some on the spot for you.  However, I don't know if using a starter check would pose a problem or not since it doesn't have your name printed on it etc..  

[mindthegap 2,590]

I would wait until it gets returned to you, which should be soon. Every page will be stamped, and there should be a slip with it.

Just keep it as it, simply add a new credit card card page or cheque on top, plus an extra cover letter (stating that it was sent and returned for denied payment) and all will be well. 

 

Relax. It will not be considered late.

 

1- Your proof of status (ie, your card) may expire on January 18th, your status will not. 

2 - Read 1 again.

3 - Repeat.  

Edited January 5 by mindthegap

[JBBJ 3]

35 minutes ago, mindthegap said:

I would wait until it gets returned to you, which should be soon. Every page will be stamped, and there should be a slip with it.

Just keep it as it, simply add a new credit card card page or cheque on top, plus an extra cover letter (stating that it was sent and returned for denied payment) and all will be well. 

 

Relax. It will not be considered late.

 

1- Your proof of status (ie, your card) may expire on January 18th, your status will not. 

2 - Read 1 again.

3 - Repeat.  

Thank you for your response and for the reassurance. I’m currently halfway through re-printing my package and I really don’t want to wait to send it out, however should I include a letter stating that this is a second submission as the first one was rejected due to declined payment? 
 

Thank you, I will try to relax a little! 

[mindthegap 2,590]

24 minutes ago, JBBJ said:

Thank you for your response and for the reassurance. I’m currently halfway through re-printing my package and I really don’t want to wait to send it out, however should I include a letter stating that this is a second submission as the first one was rejected due to declined payment? 
 

Thank you, I will try to relax a little! 

 

Well it technically hasn't been rejected yet, as you haven't got it back!

 

Yes, you know it has been from the declined charge, but just let it play out. They have a procedure for this, they stamp everything and send it back to you, and you just edit what needs editing, and resend it. 

 

Again, the card is proof of status, and not the status itself. It will not be considered late, it will not be refused, you won't be deported. 

Edited January 5 by mindthegap

[JBBJ 3]

Due to my anxiety I just could not wait lol, I re-sent the whole package and I included a cashier’s check. I also added a short statement explaining how this is a second submission as the previous one had a declined payment. 
 

Honestly I’m not sure if it’ll make a difference but I figured it couldn’t hurt and the sooner the better. 
 

USCIS seems to be processing mail pretty quickly nowadays and I’m hoping to have some news by the end of this upcoming week. 
 

Fingers crossed! 

[GEOntificator 281]

On 1/6/2024 at 6:23 AM, JBBJ said:

Due to my anxiety I just could not wait lol, I re-sent the whole package and I included a cashier’s check. I also added a short statement explaining how this is a second submission as the previous one had a declined payment. 
 

Honestly I’m not sure if it’ll make a difference but I figured it couldn’t hurt and the sooner the better. 
 

USCIS seems to be processing mail pretty quickly nowadays and I’m hoping to have some news by the end of this upcoming week. 
 

Fingers crossed! 

So how did this go?