One month left to file

[emzie1007 0]

I am sending my packet on Monday, but i have one month left until my GC expires. Has anyone else cut it pretty fine in filing? I have had an extremely busy time this last few months, and now i am concerned it is too late

[pgupta 19]

you can file within 90 days before GC expiry date, so are fine Good Luck

[emzie1007 0]

Thanks. Do you know what happens if they don't get around to seeing it until after your expiration date? I am assuming they get tons of packets daily

[VickyP 34]

Thanks. Do you know what happens if they don't get around to seeing it until after your expiration date? I am assuming they get tons of packets daily

The average wait time for approval is 6 months! You will get your one year extension fairly quickly!

[emzie1007 0]

Thank you for your response. Ok so it takes thwm fairly quickly to look at the paperwork after receiving it?

[brr5 6]

Thank you for your response. Ok so it takes thwm fairly quickly to look at the paperwork after receiving it?

After they receive your packet they will automatically give you 1 year extension. THEN they will schedule new biometrics and start to look at your packet.

[emzie1007 0]

Thank you for the info everyone!

[jxn 86]

After they receive your packet they will automatically give you 1 year extension. THEN they will schedule new biometrics and start to look at your packet.

Does that mean it just has to be postmarked one day before the expiration date (or even the day of)? What happens if it is postmarked a few days after expirationdoes everything get denied and you start from scratch?

[seth2013 39]

Does that mean it just has to be postmarked one day before the expiration date (or even the day of)? What happens if it is postmarked a few days after expirationdoes everything get denied and you start from scratch?

I believe that it must be received by the deadline (GC expiration date). Otherwise, unless you have an acceptable explanation for the late filing, then yes you will be denied and have to start from scratch.

Edited October 19, 2014 by seth2013