USPS delivers my N-400 Application to wrong city

[macias619 0]

I prepared and mailed my N-400 application for U.S. Citizenship on 2/16/2013. I obtained a Cashiers Check from Chase Bank for $680.00. I included my N-400 application, G-1145 e-mail/text notification receipt of application form, 2 passport photos, criminal history report, and front and back copy of my green card. I printed a generic label with my address and deliver address of my application. I mailed it in a large manila envelope. I have never had problems

with USPS and have used them several times in the past. I used the APC (Automated Postal Center) machine to weigh my package and print a shipping label for Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. The machine asked me if I wanted to use a large label, I said no because I had already put a label on there with my return address and delivery address. The machine printed a small label for my large envelope. I affixed the label to the top right hand corner of my envelope. I placed the envelope in the collection bin for parcels and items purchased using the APC. My package was able to make that days mail out and it was on its way. A few days later on Tuesday February 19th 2013 I saw that the application was mis delivered to to ROCHESTER, NY by the US Postal service. I was shocked and scared at the same time. I was thinking to my self what was it doing in New York? The destination of my application was the Phoenix, AZ lockbox address. I tried contacting the USPS and I got the run around and no information really on where my package was or if it was lost. I decided to wait a few days, and email the USCIS lockbox email address provided on the USCIS.gov website for issues with the lockbox's Lockboxsupport@dhs.gov; I never got a response, I provided them my tracking number of my package as well. To say the least at this point I was freaked out and worried, my personal information and identity was all included SSN#, Alien #, address, phone number, copy of my documentation. If someone had accidently gotten my application they could have stolen my identity. I decided to wait a few days to see if someone would call me to say they found my application or to see if USCIS had in fact received it. Exactly one week later on 2/26/2013 I had declared my application lost because I hadn't heard from anyone saying they found my application in the mail, text or email from USCIS confirming they received my application. I proceeded to go to the bank to get the check replaced and a stop was put on the check. At this point I was going to re apply and re submit a new application. Luckily I had saved my application in a fill able and savable PDF format (which I highly recommend). I just needed to wait a few days for the San Diego Sherriff Department to mail me a new criminal history report, which would have taken another 5-7 days and get some new passport photos taken ($5 at Costco for 4 photos) and re apply. Today on 2/27/2013 I received a email and text to my surprise alerting me that they had received my application and gave me an official receipt number. Now I am stressing out because I can't believe they have my application and I have an application number but I am worried sick that the check they have has been canceled and a stop check has been placed. My dilemma is what I do at this point? Using coming sense I came up with the conclusion of mailing the payment back to the Phoenix Lockbox with my official receipt notice and brief explanation of why I cancelled and put a stop payment on the cashiers check. I was thinking of also emailing USCIS and the lockbox address again to advise them of what is going on. Anyone have any suggestions of what I should do regarding my N-400 application USCIS has now with a cancelled Cashiers Check? I appreciate your help, and sorry for this long letter, it’s just been a long frustrating start.

USPS Priority Mail w/Delivery Confirmation Tracking #

9505 5000 2623 3047 0001 53

Delivery Address of my N-400 Application:

USCIS

P.O. Box 21251

Phoenix, AZ 85036

USCIS Receipt Number:

Receipt Number NBC*003429054

Luis Macias

San Diego CA

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[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

USPS hardly ever loses anything. Sometimes it gets rerouted but they usually find it and fix it. All you can do it wait and see what further correspondence you get from them (either NOA1 or a notice your payment was rejected, or whatever). So you put a stop payment on the check?

[macias619 0]

The bank replaced my check free if charge but I had to sign several documents and had them notarized at the bank. I never had a time were it showed delivered to another city like this. Why wouldn't the tracking show further information, or that my application was forwaded or re routed? Starting to think that someone must have found it and re mailed it to USCIS? The joy of being notified of my application being accepted was not exciting like others , now I wait

[VanessaTony 3,567]

The bank replaced my check free if charge but I had to sign several documents and had them notarized at the bank. I never had a time were it showed delivered to another city like this. Why wouldn't the tracking show further information, or that my application was forwaded or re routed? Starting to think that someone must have found it and re mailed it to USCIS? The joy of being notified of my application being accepted was not exciting like others , now I wait

I have seen instances where people have received RFE's or basically an invoice asking for payment so try not to freak out any more than you are.

Also, a week really isn't a long time, I probably would have waited a little longer.

[macias619 0]

I'm going to try to take it easy, I was just worried that's application was lost or mis delivered based on the tracking information I obtained from USPS. I will wait and see what develops from this, I do think some else would have done and acted similar to me.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

If the check bounces, the USCIS will bill you.

If you are paying your fees by check, please be aware of the following:

• Electronic Deposit of Checks – If you are paying your fees by check to the cashier, we will convert your check into an electronic fund transfer. When you hand your signed check to the cashier, we will scan your check and retain it. We will then use the account information from your check to make an electronic fund transfer from your checking account for the amount of the check.
  
• Insufficient Funds – Please note that the electronic fund transfer from your account can occur faster than normal processing of a paper check. If we cannot complete the electronic fund transfer because your account has insufficient funds, we will try to make the transfer up to two more times. If your account still lacks sufficient funds, you will be billed the original check amount and a one-time administrative fee by USCIS.
  
• Authorization – By presenting your check to the cashier, you authorize USCIS to convert your check into an electronic fund transfer. If the transfer cannot occur for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy of your original check through normal paper check procedures.
  http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3850a99ba78af110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD
  

They will also put a hold on your packet until they receive payment. Your priority date will be adjusted accordingly.

Edited February 27, 2013 by The Patriot

[macias619 0]

Could I delive it in person to a service location? Should I mail in the payment now?

[macias619 0]

I just signed up for text and email alerts on future activity. I appreciate everyone's help. I've worked so hard for this.

[macias619 0]

"On February 28, 2013, we mailed you an appointment notice to have your fingerprints taken. Please follow the instructions on the notice. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283."

[Nica_In_Love 98]

"On February 28, 2013, we mailed you an appointment notice to have your fingerprints taken. Please follow the instructions on the notice. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283."

I know this must have been frustrating but thank you for posting it. I'm on the same boat, except that after my application left the USPS sort facility in Phoenix, it never made it anywhere. It was supposed to be delivered on the 9th and today is the 15th and nothing, just shows 'IN TRANSIT'. I opened a case with USPS and they called me to say to 'give it a few days'. I guess I have no choice than to wait. I also sent a money order and I have to see if I can cancel it, but I'll wait a bit longer and see what happens.

[TBoneTX 45,091]

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