Delaying I-751 submission

[oao 0]

A few questions:

The 90 days within which we must submit start on November 4th; the temporary green card expires in February.

We were planning to submit the first day. The problem is that we will be away December 5-10 and from what

we read the time to the biometrics invitation varies from a 1-2 weeks to 1-2 months. With our luck, they

may call us exactly while we're away and we are reluctant to delay the biometrics.

To be 100% safe we are thinking of submitting later, say a couple of days before we leave, on December 1-2,

which means only 60 days prior to expiration, rather than 90. This ensures we'll not be called while we're gone,

and is permitted. It may delay the approval, but that takes more than 60 days anyway

and we'll have the NOA extension of 1 year. This also has the additional advantage that if we get a random

interview or a request for information or corrections, it won't occur while we're gone.

Or is it safer to just submit earlier and risk having to reschedule the biometrics?

Thanks.

[FreeAgent 1]

A few questions:

The 90 days within which we must submit start on November 4th; the temporary green card expires in February.

We were planning to submit the first day. The problem is that we will be away December 5-10 and from what

we read the time to the biometrics invitation varies from a 1-2 weeks to 1-2 months. With our luck, they

may call us exactly while we're away and we are reluctant to delay the biometrics.

To be 100% safe we are thinking of submitting later, say a couple of days before we leave, on December 1-2,

which means only 60 days prior to expiration, rather than 90. This ensures we'll not be called while we're gone,

and is permitted. It may delay the approval, but that takes more than 60 days anyway

and we'll have the NOA extension of 1 year. This also has the additional advantage that if we get a random

interview or a request for information or corrections, it won't occur while we're gone.

Or is it safer to just submit earlier and risk having to reschedule the biometrics?

Thanks.

submit a day or two before your trip and you have nothing to worry about. if you are thinking about naturalization then your 3-year-long time period is already ticking anyway so submitting in december makes a perfect sense.

[Okalian 41]

It's ok to submit it when you're back from your trip. Heck, it's even okay to submit it a week before the expiration!

As long as the package makes it to USCIS by the expiration date (and in some cases, on the expiration date), you're fine. Enjoy your trip!

[oao 0]

It's ok to submit it when you're back from your trip. Heck, it's even okay to submit it a week before the expiration!

As long as the package makes it to USCIS by the expiration date (and in some cases, on the expiration date), you're fine. Enjoy your trip!

Not exactly: it's safest to submit such that you can get the NOA before the expiration. A week is probably not enough.

[oao 0]

In fact, I have a related question: Because we intended to submit at start of November, the docs in the packet are dated end of October. If we now submit start of December, won't USCIS newer docs?

Thanks.

[FreeAgent 1]

In fact, I have a related question: Because we intended to submit at start of November, the docs in the packet are dated end of October. If we now submit start of December, won't USCIS newer docs?

Thanks.

one month doesn't make any difference. you may save the latest documents - just in case if they ask for more evidence. you never know with them.

[oao 0]

one month doesn't make any difference. you may save the latest documents - just in case if they ask for more evidence. you never know with them.

You mean any later documents? That's a good idea. For example the trip itself and photos.

[Okalian 41]

Not exactly: it's safest to submit such that you can get the NOA before the expiration. A week is probably not enough.

Really? Why?

[oao 0]

Really? Why?

Because then you have an official document in hand that extends your green card for a year. I'm not saying it's critical but it's safer.

[v333k 59]

The original thought works just fine. Submit your package before you travel and when you get back, you will either have the NOA waiting for you in the mail or still not received yet.

Else, agree with sending everything when you return, this way you can include the recent travel documents, and I highly recommend you submit the most recent copies of statements.

Besides that, the NOA being in hand is not a must, as many people do not receive a NOA (due to USICS's mistakes) but still they remain to be legally living in the US.

Send in a personal check to see it clear in your bank account. Most probably that's the first sign you will get that your package was received and accepted.

Good luck!

[oao 0]

Else, agree with sending everything when you return, this way you can include the recent travel documents, and I highly recommend you submit the most recent copies of statements.

Regarding the documents, there are 2 affidavits which I won't ask to redo later. Other than that there are statements from joint bank account, utility bills and phone bills for 6 months ending in September/October. If I submit when we return in December 13,

I may or may not have the November statements to add, and I don't think one month will make a difference. We have photos from 2 other trips as well as locally taken ones, so one more trip is not critical.

So we might as well submit before we leave, no?

[v333k 59]

Regarding the documents, there are 2 affidavits which I won't ask to redo later. Other than that there are statements from joint bank account, utility bills and phone bills for 6 months ending in September/October. If I submit when we return in December 13,

I may or may not have the November statements to add, and I don't think one month will make a difference. We have photos from 2 other trips as well as locally taken ones, so one more trip is not critical.

So we might as well submit before we leave, no?

You can definitely do that.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Because then you have an official document in hand that extends your green card for a year. I'm not saying it's critical but it's safer.

Safer?

Is using 3 condoms safer than using one or is it just ridiculous?

[oao 0]

Safer?

Is using 3 condoms safer than using one or is it just ridiculous?

That's why I said it was not critical.

But when it comes to USCIS -- deemed to be DMV on steroids -- I would feel much better with a NOA and one year extension in hand, then with just a bank statement/check cashed and a mail return receipt.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

That's why I said it was not critical.

But when it comes to USCIS -- deemed to be DMV on steroids -- I would feel much better with a NOA and one year extension in hand, then with just a bank statement/check cashed and a mail return receipt.

My opinion here is straight forward: I would wait until the vacation cannot interfere with me not receiving the NOA1 or missing the biometrics appointment. While it's "normal" that anybody would want to get that stuff out of the way as soon as possible, there's absolutely no problem in filing just 6 weeks or a month before the Green Card expires. None. Nada. Nilch.