b2 extension of stay application, a critical mistake?

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deepblue_NC

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My wife was diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer and her prognosis is very poor. My mother-in-law came to US to help us. Her i94 is going to expire on July 10.

I filed for an extension of stay of 5 months, and the application was delivered (delivery signature confirmation) on 6/10/11. However, I realize that I may have made a critical mistake. I sent the copy of I-94 rather than the original while instructions tells us to send the original.

Would this mistake result in immediate refusal? What can I do about it? I sent the application to Lewisville, TX office. Is there anyway I can contact the USCIS office to address this issue? How long does it usually take the receive the receipt of notice?

Thanks so much for your help,
 
Though it is not as critical as you think, better you contact the USCIS and inquire about what further steps need to be taken to overcome it.
 
AFM 30.2 (c)(2)

(G) (Chapter 30.2(c)(2)(G), revised 07-27-2005) .The applicaiton must contain the original or copy of the arrival portion of the applicant’s Form I-94, if any. Original I-94 forms are required in cases which are adjudicated at district offices. Copies may be submitted in cases which are adjudicated at service centers.

Note 1:
If I-94 copies are submitted even though originals were required, or vice versa, and the application will be adjudicated in CLAIMS, continue processing unless there is some apparent need to examine an original form. The CLAIMS-generated approval notice, Form I-797A includes a replacement I-94, which is to be attached to the original. Upon approval, return any original I-94 which was improperly submitted.

Note 2:
If an extension applicant claims to have lost his or her I-94 , a separate Form I-102 , Application for Replacement/Initial Arrival/Departure Record should be filed. Although a CLAIMS-generated I-94 is issued in the course of adjudicating the extension application, the instructions indicate that it is to be attached to the original I-94 (or the replacement original). Verify arrival from TECS or, if no record can be found, obtain a copy of the applicant’s passport page containing the admission stamp. Please consult TECS manual for current instructions.
 
Yes, ideally originals should not be submitted to USCIS. They might never be returned. I-94s are not that a big of a deal, but people have have lost their original BCs, DDs, MCs, etc over the years.

shankyyy said:
I thought one should not submit original I-94s even if they mention so.
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