I-129F package lost in mail?

[jkb11 26]

Hi,

We have sent our I-129F package via priority/certified mail with USPS on 12/12 with return receipt. The expected delivery date was set to 12/14. On 12/19, I called USPS and received case number for lost mail. Today I got a call from our local post office that they don't know where our package is and they only know that it has left their post office on 12/12. When I try to track it online, all I get is that it was accepted to our local sorting facility on 12/12.

There is no return receipt in our mailbox, there is no indication online of the fact that the package has been ever delivered either. The check has not been cashed. I'm assuming my mail has been lost.

What should we do now? Re-send the package (we have 2 exact copies, but I'll make one more if I need to)? Wait?

What if we decide to re-send it and the first package gets found and forwarded? Will both of our checks be cashed?

What a terrible way to start our K-1 journey

Cheers!

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi,

We have sent our I-129F package via priority/certified mail with USPS on 12/12 with return receipt. The expected delivery date was set to 12/14. On 12/19, I called USPS and received case number for lost mail. Today I got a call from our local post office that they don't know where our package is and they only know that it has left their post office on 12/12. When I try to track it online, all I get is that it was accepted to our local sorting facility on 12/12.

There is no return receipt in our mailbox, there is no indication online of the fact that the package has been ever delivered either. The check has not been cashed. I'm assuming my mail has been lost.

What should we do now? Re-send the package (we have 2 exact copies, but I'll make one more if I need to)? Wait?

What if we decide to re-send it and the first package gets found and forwarded? Will both of our checks be cashed?

What a terrible way to start our K-1 journey

Cheers!

If the post office is saying its lost, then cancel the check that is with that package and send a new package FedUp!!

With the first check cancelled if USCIS should receive it late they will not process it if the check doesn't clear and it will be returned to you.

JMOSHO

[GringoD 33]

Now THIS! is a case for which I can truly be sympathetic.

Hope you get some good news soon!

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I suggest canceling the check and putting a new package together.

[jkb11 26]

Yeah, I thought about it right after I made a post here. We're going to go to her bank and invalidate the check. After that we're gonna pick up photos from walgreens, assemble the package again and ship it via Fedex or UPS 2nd day so it's delivered on friday morning. USPS services are #######.

Thanks for all the suggestions!

Cheers!

[EminTX 131]

Many times I have sent or received packages USPS that were delivered but the tracking never showed, for whatever reason. It is possible that it's been delivered but you haven't got confirmation yet. I don't know how quickly the check is cashed--can you check that as an alternate confirmation?

Oh yeah, my copier makes crystal clear copies. I didn't realize that the forms had to be originals so I sent copies. I didn't get dinged on that. My other half has the originals of everything in his folder over there in his home. If your copies are perfect, this may be okay. The time delay to get new originals killed us between May and July (His city changed his address.) (I included in my cover letter that everything except the photos were copies and that originals would be submitted upon request.)

Edited December 21, 2011 by EminTX

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

If the check is invalidated, the USCIS will bill you for the amount plus an administration fee. I would wait at least thirty days before refiling. The USCIS will make up to three attempts to collect the funds by electronic transfer.

Edited December 21, 2011 by Crusty Old Perv

[niunia&me 3]

Did you try calling USCIS and make sure that they did not receive your package??? I am not to confident with any of the services we have but it is the Christmas season and it does take a little longer to get things sent at this time of the year.

[jkb11 26]

We have voided the check. USPS confirmed the package has not been delivered. Today we assembled a new package and sent it via UPS with 2nd day delivery. Hopefully, they will get it on Friday by noon. Got sick of USPS already.

Cheers!

[zelionprime 0]

Are experiencing the same problem except we paid with Money Order. I contacted Western Union and the money order has not been cashed. Thank goodness!!! So, I am getting a refund on the money order and re-sending the package. This time I will not use USPS.

[Pitaya 2,577]

You are posting on an almost 2-year old thread.