OMG OMG! Check for I-130 Bounced

[ACMD 0]

Hello Everyone,

I filed the I-130 a few weeks ago. Turns out the check cleared the same time with my rent but the I130 check had been written wayyyy before I had written my rent's check. So my bank took the money out for the rent instead of the I-130. Turns out I had insufficient funds of $13. I saw the rent had cleared two days ago and noticed that I was out by some money so I transferred money to the account the I130 check was supposed to go through. I called my bank today and they said that both had gone through at the same time and they returned the check to Homeland Security even though I was out by $13. What is likely to happen at this point. I worked so hard to get everything sent in a few weeks ago, it would hurt so much if it were returned. Well today I expressed mailed a money order hoping that they receive it before they mail me back the documents..(which I'm hoping they dont) What should I do at this point, what are my options? Could someone share their experience please.

HELP HELP HELP

[Dakine 26]

Hello Everyone,

I filed the I-130 a few weeks ago. Turns out the check cleared the same time with my rent but the I130 check had been written wayyyy before I had written my rent's check. So my bank took the money out for the rent instead of the I-130. Turns out I had insufficient funds of $13. I saw the rent had cleared two days ago and noticed that I was out by some money so I transferred money to the account the I130 check was supposed to go through. I called my bank today and they said that both had gone through at the same time and they returned the check to Homeland Security even though I was out by $13. What is likely to happen at this point. I worked so hard to get everything sent in a few weeks ago, it would hurt so much if it were returned. Well today I expressed mailed a money order hoping that they receive it before they mail me back the documents..(which I'm hoping they dont) What should I do at this point, what are my options? Could someone share their experience please.

HELP HELP HELP

Not much you can do but wait and see what happens. Highly unlikely the money order will marry up with the petition. Never know tho as you may get lucky.

[milimelo 4,270]

Moving this to IR-CR1 visa, as it's not K-1 related.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

From USCIS:

What happens to an application if a check to pay for a benefit or service is returned as non-sufficient funds (bounces)?

• USCIS will initiate the processing of an application/petition submitted with a check as the method of payment. If the funds cannot be collected in a timely manner, any notice and/or document issued will be rendered invalid.

• A charge of $30.00 will be imposed if the bank on which it is drawn does not honor a check in payment of a fee. The applicant will receive an invoice for the application fee and any bank charges and will be referred to the Burlington Finance Center to resolve the payment issue.

• Applications will not be considered properly filed and will be rejected unless payment in full, including all applicable charges, is received within 14 days of the invoice date.

• If any part of a remittance is not honored, the filing and priority dates will be adjusted accordingly. This may result in the applicant becoming ineligible for certain benefits under applicable deadlines.

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