Last Minute I-751 Filing

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Long story short. We used an Immigartion Attorney to get my Canadian wifes Green Card. Process went smoothly even though she was already here visiting when we got married. Our lawyer said they would contact us when it was time to remove the conditional residence.

Fast forward two years. The paralegal that handled our case is no longer with the firm. Given the fact that we expected our lawyer to contact us and handle the filing, and the fact that we just bought a house and all the hub-ub that goes along with it, we just realized ths week that my wifes greencard expires 12/23/06. I hurried up and got documentation together (Mortgage, Lease, Car Titles, 04 & 05 Tax Records, Life Insurance Policies, Bank Statements, 2 Affidavits etc), and filled out the I-751 form. Today (12/21/06) I got everything mailed out using UPS Guaranteed Overnight delivery that will be there by 11am 12/22/06. I also included a cover letter that explained what all was in the packet, and why it got filed at the last minute.

Should we be ok? Technically we did file prior to her anniversary date, but I am not sure what the law means. The form said "any time with 90 days prior", which we did meet since I overnighted it. Should I be worried, and have my lawyer ready?
 
Man, talk about cutting it really fine! I think your wife is okay. I don't think she needs an attorney unless she receives a notice from the USCIS informing her that she has failed to "remove the conditions." If she receives that notice, she will also receive a "Notice to Appear" at a hearing. Should this happen, she can be represented by counsel at the hearing.
 
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