ChrisLaura120

On 6/4/2021 at 3:16 PM, ChrisLaura120 said:

Hi May 2021 filers! This is my first post here. My wife and I mailed our I 751 package on 5/24/2021, and it was confirmed delivered on 05/28. A few days later, I looked back at my check book and noticed that I had written "U.S. Department of State" instead of "U.S. Department of Homeland Security." We were so disappointed, because we had double-checked everything for accuracy, and took every step to provide as much evidence as possible (tax returns, bank statements, insurance information, leases, pictures, etc.). We even double hole-punched the whole package across the top! 

 

We know that our application will be rejected, and we have already re-printed a new application and supporting documents. When do you think we will receive the rejected application back? My wife's GC expires 08/22/2021, and we're afraid we won't hear back in time to refile before then. Do we need the I-797C that will come with the rejected application before we can refile? I've seen conflicting statements online about whether or not you need it. 

 

Thank you and wishing everyone good luck!

Update:

By some stroke of dumb luck, our check was cashed. It showed up in my bank as an ACH (which is probably why it was able to go through despite having the wrong name?) on 6/9, and we received out NOA1 in the mail today (6/12). What a relief!

23 minutes ago, tiantian2 said:

At least you know clearly what might be the possible cause of rejection, so resembling the docuemnts and refiling without waiting for the notice/explanation to arrive is less risky than refiling without knowing why rejected. But anyway, maybe they really want that money and yours will go through no problem:)

We're hoping that it does go through! We even wrote on the cover letter that the check was made payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security", and all other information ("I-751 form filing fee and Biometrics" in the memo, A# on the top) is there on the check, as well. I've seen that May filers' checks are being cashed pretty quickly compared to previous months, so if the check doesn't post in the next few weeks, we can be pretty sure of rejection. 

Our plan is to wait for the notice in the mail, but if we don't hear anything by early August, we'll just resubmit the package to avoid late filing. Thank you again for the advice and encouragement!

1 hour ago, tiantian2 said:

You filed the first one pretty early so I think you would have enough time even if it's rejected. I would suggest calling USCIS at some point to get more clarity on it. 

Thank you for the advice @tiantian2! We appreciate it! We will try calling USCIS to see if they can provide some clarity.

Hi May 2021 filers! This is my first post here. My wife and I mailed our I 751 package on 5/24/2021, and it was confirmed delivered on 05/28. A few days later, I looked back at my check book and noticed that I had written "U.S. Department of State" instead of "U.S. Department of Homeland Security." We were so disappointed, because we had double-checked everything for accuracy, and took every step to provide as much evidence as possible (tax returns, bank statements, insurance information, leases, pictures, etc.). We even double hole-punched the whole package across the top! 

We know that our application will be rejected, and we have already re-printed a new application and supporting documents. When do you think we will receive the rejected application back? My wife's GC expires 08/22/2021, and we're afraid we won't hear back in time to refile before then. Do we need the I-797C that will come with the rejected application before we can refile? I've seen conflicting statements online about whether or not you need it. 

Thank you and wishing everyone good luck!

I'm glad to hear that your second application was accepted! Can you tell me how long after you sent the first package that you received the rejected package? My wife and I are currently waited for our rejected package to be returned to us. Thank you!