USPS-anyone have knowledge of how mail works?

[hheaven67 2]

Hi all, this is a bit off topic but wondering if there's anyone on here that works for USPS? Or knows exactly how the US mail system works? My husband mailed me, via registered mail, the I-134's last week along with his income tax return (self-employed as well as regular job) pay stubs and letters from banks. He wouldn't have waited so long but his bank took 3 weeks to get a letter to him regarding his deposits, etc for the last year (WaMu and in the end, wasn't exactly what he asked for!) He mailed them registered with USPS and I still haven't received them yet, which I should have 2 days ago for sure! Any time I mail him anything, CanadaPost tells me 7 to 10 days and everything has always reached him within 5 days. We have a tracking number but the last detail says "left Los Angeles on June 7"....no one seems to give a ####### when he calls...(typical customer service these days!) We don't even know if they'll ask us for the I-134's as they're not asked for on the checklist but you have to have them just in case they do. That's all I don't have at the moment for our interview on Monday...thinking that if I don't get them, I would tell the Consulate officer this & forward the doc's when/IF I DO get them...who knows when that would be!

1) Does anyone know if there's anything else we can do or is it out of our hands?

2) Has anyone NOT been asked for the I-134?

3) Since it's not "required", would it be a big deal to ask this of them without a denial? I have absolutely everything they've asked for & ready to hand over all of it...

Btw, we didn't go with DHL, FedEx or any other courier due to problems we had with a courier company previously...

Thank you in advance...

jen & jim

[Cassie 8]

Whenever Jerry sent me stuff -- Priority International, regular mail, etc. It always took 2-3 weeks. Same now when I send stuff home, 2-3 weeks seems to be the norm.

[hheaven67 2]

and this is Express Mail International?? and it's supposed to take only FIVE days?? What the hell does someone pay $30 for then?? that's unacceptable and on their website they say they're not "accountable"...what the hell do they do there?! Thank you for your response! Need more input please...someone tell me something good!

[hheaven67 2]

let me iterate that about the I-134 NOT being required...it's not really "required" for a K3 visa...just so I don't confuse anyone.

jen

[Lili 3]

I had the same problem with USPS.

You should start with calling and asking them to track it down.

If this doesn't work, try to find someone from the local Post Office to help you. I told my story many times till a manager lend me a helping hand and helped me out.

I really hope you get it sorted out. Good luck!

[Dakine 26]

let me iterate that about the I-134 NOT being required...it's not really "required" for a K3 visa...just so I don't confuse anyone.

jen

Fiancé(e)s (K-1), spouses (K-3), returning residents (SB-1) and follow-to-join employment (E) applicants use the I-134 Affidavit of Support form. This form must be executed less than one year prior to the visa application. A copy of the sponsor’s most recent Federal income tax returns and evidence of current employment must accompany the I-134.

Sure is required in some {most} embassies for K1 and K3s.

[hheaven67 2]

Thank you everyone...the package is in Vancouver Customs! as of 5:55 tonight! I'm gonna try to see if I can have it redirected to the Consulate & info that I also posted in the Canadian forum:

As per the DOS website (http://travel.state.gov/visa/laws/telegrams/telegrams_1399.html):

Processing/Issuing K3 Visas

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23. Standard IV processing is followed, including NCIC namechecks, police certificates, pertinent birth/marriage/divorce/death certificates, standard IV medical exam minus the vaccination requirement, and relationship bonafides, Ref E, 18-25. Unlike K1s and K2s, the IV system will not yet accept K3 as a visa class, and so the systems processing takes place exclusively in NIV. K3s must be issued in the country where the marriage took place, unless there is no IV or NIV issuing post in the country, see Ref E, 15-17. Applicants fill out two copies of the DS-156 NIV application form; they are not required to submit the new DS-157 form. Note that neither an I-864 or an I-134 is required; K3 applicants must present the I-864 when they adjust status in the United States with USCIS. Posts should not routinely require an I-134, except in those cases where the consular officer deems it necessary to overcome any public charge considerations that might arise from documents presented or the interview

I have read absolutely every little detail when it comes to a K3 visa and the requirements...