<p>I received the e-mail stating the priority deadline for me to submit the contract and deposit is March 4, so if I send it tomorrow for example, will it be listed as being received this week and secure me a better spot or will it not matter and I still be categorized under the March 4 deadline group as long as I pay it by then?</p>
<p>I think that the determining factor is when you sent in the $25...</p>
<p>I don't think it matters. Your priority was based on the date you originally applied and paid the $25.</p>
<p>It doesn't matter. You are basically paying to keep your priority date. Late payment can change your priority date.</p>