Question About USCIS Lockbox Address

[Canadianmade 1]

Hey guys, I am back with a question once again LOL. I want to ask you guys, there are 2 different lockbox addresses when you are

filing the AOS package concurrently, one is for US postal service delieveries and the other lockbox address is for courier/express, so I

want to ask you guys, how many of you guys did express/courier and how many of you guys did regular mail delivery? I know express/

courier arrives faster than regular mail, so I want to know if it would raise red flags or if alot of people send their package through courier

or express that the address for courier/express gets overwhelmed with packages. Is it better to send it to the lockbox with regular

postage? I know the question may sound stupid or may not make sense but hope it makes sense or you get what I am saying. I also

want to ask you guys when you do send your package and it arrives to the lockbox, when is it that you can check your status on USCIS

website, how would you know when to register for it? Thank you guys in advance.

[Beantownbabe 1]

I sent mine via usps next day delivery - one of those flat rate mailing envelopes. I don't think either gets overwhelmed since if you look at most timelines, mail is picked up and dealt with pretty speedily. I think it says somewhere that the optimum way to send it is Priority with delivery confirmation - the USPS way. I would not worry if I were you - they seem to have a very good system with the mail, so either way is fine and it just depends on whether or not you want the peace of mind in knowing your package was received and in process.

When your application is received, USCIS sends you a Notice of Receipt (NOA) and on it will be your receipt number. Once you have that, then you can create an account on the USCIS website under "my case is pending" and watch it's progress. Believe me though, it's like watching paint dry...

Good luck!

[EstebanTrabajos 7]

Hey guys, I am back with a question once again LOL. I want to ask you guys, there are 2 different lockbox addresses when you are

filing the AOS package concurrently, one is for US postal service delieveries and the other lockbox address is for courier/express, so I

want to ask you guys, how many of you guys did express/courier and how many of you guys did regular mail delivery? I know express/

courier arrives faster than regular mail, so I want to know if it would raise red flags or if alot of people send their package through courier

or express that the address for courier/express gets overwhelmed with packages. Is it better to send it to the lockbox with regular

postage? I know the question may sound stupid or may not make sense but hope it makes sense or you get what I am saying. I also

want to ask you guys when you do send your package and it arrives to the lockbox, when is it that you can check your status on USCIS

website, how would you know when to register for it? Thank you guys in advance.

USPS all the way, no point on paying extra. Check right away, odds are that it won't be ready, just keep checking.

[Jon&Lindsey 0]

We just used USPS, I don't think they read anything into the method of sending though, so just do whatever's easiest. Don't be discouraged if you don't (ever) see any updates when you check on the website though, we never had any updates and if I check it today it still says the last update was July 3 and everything is still pending approval, despite the fact that I had EAD/AP months ago and was shown on the IO's screen at the interview that my GC is in production. It's great if you see updates, but not worth worrying about if not!

[Canadianmade 1]

I sent mine via usps next day delivery - one of those flat rate mailing envelopes. I don't think either gets overwhelmed since if you look at most timelines, mail is picked up and dealt with pretty speedily. I think it says somewhere that the optimum way to send it is Priority with delivery confirmation - the USPS way. I would not worry if I were you - they seem to have a very good system with the mail, so either way is fine and it just depends on whether or not you want the peace of mind in knowing your package was received and in process.

When your application is received, USCIS sends you a Notice of Receipt (NOA) and on it will be your receipt number. Once you have that, then you can create an account on the USCIS website under "my case is pending" and watch it's progress. Believe me though, it's like watching paint dry...

Good luck!

Oh ok thanks for the advice and tip Beantownbabe, I guess I will use the USPS route I have heard that the postal service is quite fast. When you sent your package did you put it in an envelope and how much did it cost you to send the package to chicago?

Hey guys, I am back with a question once again LOL. I want to ask you guys, there are 2 different lockbox addresses when you are

filing the AOS package concurrently, one is for US postal service delieveries and the other lockbox address is for courier/express, so I

want to ask you guys, how many of you guys did express/courier and how many of you guys did regular mail delivery? I know express/

courier arrives faster than regular mail, so I want to know if it would raise red flags or if alot of people send their package through courier

or express that the address for courier/express gets overwhelmed with packages. Is it better to send it to the lockbox with regular

postage? I know the question may sound stupid or may not make sense but hope it makes sense or you get what I am saying. I also

want to ask you guys when you do send your package and it arrives to the lockbox, when is it that you can check your status on USCIS

website, how would you know when to register for it? Thank you guys in advance.

USPS all the way, no point on paying extra. Check right away, odds are that it won't be ready, just keep checking.

Thank you GueraYTavo for the advice and I will stick with USPS.

[Canadianmade 1]

We just used USPS, I don't think they read anything into the method of sending though, so just do whatever's easiest. Don't be discouraged if you don't (ever) see any updates when you check on the website though, we never had any updates and if I check it today it still says the last update was July 3 and everything is still pending approval, despite the fact that I had EAD/AP months ago and was shown on the IO's screen at the interview that my GC is in production. It's great if you see updates, but not worth worrying about if not!

Thank you Jon&Lindsey again, your process was pretty quick though so I am hoping our process will be quick with no road blocks you know. For the EAD dont you need some sort of proof or evidence in why you are requesting this document and if so what kind of document would be good. How long did it tak you to get your EAD and AP?

[Maad 0]

hmmmmmm..

IMHO, USPS maybe is fast, but they tend to hmm "misplace" some mail from time to time...

read all the stories, right here on VJ, about some NOA's not received, etc...

personally, all papers which are important to me, I send using FedEx

doesn't have to be overnight, may use as a second day option as well..

the cost is about $17... again, IMHO, little cost comparing to value..

pros: detailed tracking and signature proof of delivery, that equals peace of mind....

[Canadianmade 1]

hmmmmmm..

IMHO, USPS maybe is fast, but they tend to hmm "misplace" some mail from time to time...

read all the stories, right here on VJ, about some NOA's not received, etc...

personally, all papers which are important to me, I send using FedEx

doesn't have to be overnight, may use as a second day option as well..

the cost is about $17... again, IMHO, little cost comparing to value..

pros: detailed tracking and signature proof of delivery, that equals peace of mind....

Hey Madd thanks for the info and I didnt know that they were horror stories behind the USPS, but I guess with everything there is abit of horror stories behind everything LOL. I do get your point though if it is something important to spend the extra money on something important.

[Maad 0]

hmmmmmm..

IMHO, USPS maybe is fast, but they tend to hmm "misplace" some mail from time to time...

read all the stories, right here on VJ, about some NOA's not received, etc...

personally, all papers which are important to me, I send using FedEx

doesn't have to be overnight, may use as a second day option as well..

the cost is about $17... again, IMHO, little cost comparing to value..

pros: detailed tracking and signature proof of delivery, that equals peace of mind....

Hey Madd thanks for the info and I didnt know that they were horror stories behind the USPS, but I guess with everything there is abit of horror stories behind everything LOL. I do get your point though if it is something important to spend the extra money on something important.

yes,

cost of FedEx (about 1% of the money given to USCIS) = <$20

filing fees = > $1500

package lost by USPS = priceless

[Canadianmade 1]

hmmmmmm..

IMHO, USPS maybe is fast, but they tend to hmm "misplace" some mail from time to time...

read all the stories, right here on VJ, about some NOA's not received, etc...

personally, all papers which are important to me, I send using FedEx

doesn't have to be overnight, may use as a second day option as well..

the cost is about $17... again, IMHO, little cost comparing to value..

pros: detailed tracking and signature proof of delivery, that equals peace of mind....

Hey Madd thanks for the info and I didnt know that they were horror stories behind the USPS, but I guess with everything there is abit of horror stories behind everything LOL. I do get your point though if it is something important to spend the extra money on something important.

yes,

cost of FedEx (about 1% of the money given to USCIS) = <$20

filing fees = > $1500

package lost by USPS = priceless

that is a very true statment you have made right there, I agree 100%

[Beantownbabe 1]

Canadianmade - it costs $16.50 to send it express overnight and it is guaranteed or your money back. If you mail it before 5pm, it will be there by 12noon the next day and someone signs for it. You can track it online also. I agree, I needed the peace of mind that it was there and picked up. If you use regular Priority mail, you can use the Flat Rate envelope also (if everything fits!) and it will cost you just $4.80 + 75cents or so for confirmation of delivery and it *should* take 2-3 days. Good luck!

[Jon&Lindsey 0]

We just used USPS, I don't think they read anything into the method of sending though, so just do whatever's easiest. Don't be discouraged if you don't (ever) see any updates when you check on the website though, we never had any updates and if I check it today it still says the last update was July 3 and everything is still pending approval, despite the fact that I had EAD/AP months ago and was shown on the IO's screen at the interview that my GC is in production. It's great if you see updates, but not worth worrying about if not!

Thank you Jon&Lindsey again, your process was pretty quick though so I am hoping our process will be quick with no road blocks you know. For the EAD dont you need some sort of proof or evidence in why you are requesting this document and if so what kind of document would be good. How long did it tak you to get your EAD and AP?

We got our AP/EAD in about two months. The whole process only took four months, which does seem quick. I think we were lucky that USCIS didn't screw up and lose anything, and that our local office is not particularly busy. We only sent the required copies of my passport and photos with the EAD form - I think just you being married and submitting the other forms also is the evidence of eligibility. Unless it has changed since we filed, you don't need anything else to accompany the EAD application - just make sure each form has its own separate photos and document copies and that should be fine.