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N-400 - Lockbox vs Express

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bradam2001   0

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For their Express address it means you can mail via UPS, USPS, and such

We sent my wife's N-400 via USPS express , but we were not satisfied with that. We sent her papers on 12/04. Could not track online , because USCIS had the mail forwarded to another address, and we are still unable to track. Fortunately, USCIS sent her a NOA , which made us know that her papers were delivered.

Hi All.

Any advantages in filing using Express over Lock box? Does Express meaning USPS only or can FedEx be used as well?

N-400

Applied on 12/4/20009

Biometrics 1/6/2010

Interview 2/24/2010

Oath 2/24/2010

Trip to Social Security Office 2/26/2010

Passport Application 2/26/2010

Congrats to my wife on her becoming a U.S citizen.... Journey is over .....

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Andy JPA   0

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For their Express address it means you can mail via UPS, USPS, and such

We sent my wife's N-400 via USPS express , but we were not satisfied with that. We sent her papers on 12/04. Could not track online , because USCIS had the mail forwarded to another address, and we are still unable to track. Fortunately, USCIS sent her a NOA , which made us know that her papers were delivered.

Thank you very much. Would you recommend going via Lockbox? if we use lockbox, it appears the only option is USPS, correct?

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Anh map   2,098

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Lock box is anything with the USPS.

Express is a street address that is required for UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc. Those companies cannot deliver to PO Boxes.

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lissa04   3

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I have always sent my paper work with FedEx, that way you can track it and see who signed for it!

N-400

10/26/09 Sent application to Lewisville TX.

10/27/09 Rec'd Application signed by B. Conteh

10/29/09 Check cashed

11/02/09 Rec'd NOA date showing 10/29/09

11/09/09 Rec'd letter Bio Appointment

11/17/09 Bio Appointment 8am

11/20/09 Called FBI-Prints were sent back to USCIS same day.

12/03/09 Rec'd email from USCIS that the RFE was a mistake.

12/04/09 Rec'd email from USCIS saying that I have been transferred for an interview.

12/07/09 Rec'd letter for interview on 1/11/10 @11am in Fairfax, VA.

01/11/10 Interview completed. Passed test decision can't be made.

03/02/10 Contacted Senator's office...No reply yet!

03/04/10 Senator office called says can take up to 120 days.

04/12/10 Service request filed.

05/12/10 Contacted Senator's office again.

05/12/10 Told over the phone that I was approved. Believe it when I see it!

06/04/10 Senators office tells me the adjudicator who interviewed me thinks I have a criminal record. Send out all paper work showing no criminal record.

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06/23/10 Approved for Citizenship

06/24/10 USCIS contacts Senators office

06/28/10 Find out that I have been approved for citizenship and they are just waiting to schedule my oath.

07/12/10 Put in line for oath ceremony....wonder how long that will be!

08/18/10 Called USCIS confirmed they sent oath letter for 09/17/2010 at 9am.

09/17/10 Oath ceremony at 9am..... US Citizen!!!! Applied for passport.

NickD Grand Master

NickD   203

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I have always sent my paper work with FedEx, that way you can track it and see who signed for it!

Our smoothest fastest transaction with the USCIS has been with the N-400 and maybe that was because we sent in the application via first class mail, the others were over night with signed receipts. What the heck, anything you receive from them is via first class mail. Always enclosed a personal check for the fees, that is a very good receipt for your application. Made me wonder if you do send in an application FedEx with a return receipt, they toss it in a pile someplace.

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I sent mine USPS to the lock box. I think the delay before was because the box was in Lewisville Texas, and they were forwarding it to Dallas.

I Used USPS flat rate with confirmation, it cost me about $7 and was able to track it.

Good luck

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antda Experienced

antda   13

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Hi Andy JPA,

In the past, I sent my N-400 application via USPS to the Lewisville, Texas (now Dallas, Texas) Lockbox

It was the cheapest (only $5.50, for 95+ pages, with delivery confirmation that I can track online) and quickest way to go (it only took 3-4 days)....

from New York State to Texas....

I didn't send it with signature confirmation, as I figured that would delay things in having them find someone to sign for it...

So the best bet: Lockbox...USPS...With Delivery Confirmation...$5.50...

Hope this helps. Good luck with the rest of your journey too.

Ant

Hi All.

Any advantages in filing using Express over Lock box? Does Express meaning USPS only or can FedEx be used as well?

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Ladylethal   12

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I have always sent my applications via USPS Express Mail, with delivery confirmation. Never had any problems with delays and always been able to know when my package got there.

(Puerto Rico) Luis & Laura (Brazil) K1 JOURNEY
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07/24/2014 - Biometrics
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