When should I file?

[dubleon 0]

Hi all,

I have my I-751 ready to file! My conditional green card expires 02/06/2016 and my 90 day window started November 8th. I can file it this week but am worried about missing the biometrics appointment as I am flying to the UK from December 22nd to January 2nd to see my parents.

It seems that once the I-751 has been filed, the biometrics appointment is scheduled a month after, putting me in the UK danger zone. Should I wait until January 3rd to file just to be safe? I have up to 02/05/2016 right to mail it? Also my divers license runs out on 02/06/2016 (!), is it right they will issue a 1 year extension I can use while they process everything?

Thanks!

Leon

Edited November 16, 2015 by dubleon

[lost_at_sea 995]

You have any time within that 90 day window to file, yes, so as long as it's received by them by the date of expiry on your green card, you're good. So, file whenever you find convenient in that time. Given that you have until February, then yeah, I'd probably wait until I was back on Jan 3rd.

I don't drive, so sorry can't help with the other bit - what you're saying sounds about right, though!

[QueenComley 298]

File when you get back from the UK... you can file ANYTIME within the 90 window gap. At least then you know you will back in the states for the biometrics. And by the way...... Im so jealous you are heading back to the UK! I have not been back since I moved to America 3 years ago and miss it SOOOO much! what part are you from?

[tittysprinkles 4]

Hi all,

I have my I-751 ready to file! My conditional green card expires 02/06/2016 and my 90 day window started November 8th. I can file it this week but am worried about missing the biometrics appointment as I am flying to the UK from December 22nd to January 2nd to see my parents.

It seems that once the I-751 has been filed, the biometrics appointment is scheduled a month after, putting me in the UK danger zone. Should I wait until January 3rd to file just to be safe? I have up to 02/05/2016 right to mail it? Also my divers license runs out on 02/06/2016 (!), is it right they will issue a 1 year extension I can use while they process everything?

Thanks!

Leon

The other option is that you go early for biometrics once you have your biometrics letter and plead your case that you're travelling to visit family over the holidays.

Yes, I know, others will say that you cant get biometrics done early. I did an early walk-in for my adjustment of status without issues. Your mileage may vary. Some centers are nazis when it comes to biometrics, others take a more French laissez-faire approach.

If I were you, bring your booked tickets, tell them you're going to visit family, quote "Jesus" a few times given you're in Nebraska, and cry if you have to in order to gain sympathy.

Edited November 17, 2015 by tittysprinkles

[dubleon 0]

Thanks everyone, I think I am not going to risk it and i'll wait until after christmas. I'm from Oxford

[QueenComley 298]

Thanks everyone, I think I am not going to risk it and i'll wait until after christmas. I'm from Oxford

Small world! I am also from Oxford (well Bicester to be exact!!!!!!)

[dubleon 0]

Cool, I used to check out Bicester village a lot for shopping