How did you mail your petition?

[Kristy 8]

Hey everyone! Firstly, this is a great and really helpful resource. Thank god for VisaJourney.

Anyway, so I mailed my K1 petition on Monday, April 30th. I filled out a postal money order but didn't put an address for the US Department of Homeland Security. Just made it out to them and put my name and address under the "From" section. So I stuck that in my envelope and the had my package sent priority mail certified to the PO box address. Anyone else ever done that? What kind of experience did you have with mailing? I'm hoping it wont be a problem to get it signed for since I sent it to a PO box. It didn't even occur to me at the time. I know that priority/certified mail can't be tracked, but when I checked online it hadn't said anything other than it being sorted at my local post office. It said it should arrive May 2nd (today) and that's it. It doesn't say if it's arrived or anything. Talk about confusing. Can anyone help clear that up for me? Also, was it ok for me to leave the address section blank on the money order? Thanks guys!

[tru_loves_journey 117]

That's fine. Just so it's made payable to US Department of Homeland Security. Keep checking the tracking they update late it's probably already there. Good Luck on your Journey and Welcome to VJ

Edited May 3, 2012 by tru_loves_journey

[L+T 71]

Hey everyone! Firstly, this is a great and really helpful resource. Thank god for VisaJourney.

Anyway, so I mailed my K1 petition on Monday, April 30th. I filled out a postal money order but didn't put an address for the US Department of Homeland Security. Just made it out to them and put my name and address under the "From" section. So I stuck that in my envelope and the had my package sent priority mail certified to the PO box address. Anyone else ever done that? What kind of experience did you have with mailing? I'm hoping it wont be a problem to get it signed for since I sent it to a PO box. It didn't even occur to me at the time. I know that priority/certified mail can't be tracked, but when I checked online it hadn't said anything other than it being sorted at my local post office. It said it should arrive May 2nd (today) and that's it. It doesn't say if it's arrived or anything. Talk about confusing. Can anyone help clear that up for me? Also, was it ok for me to leave the address section blank on the money order? Thanks guys!

No problems, wait for a notice in the mail in 2-3 weeks.

[tru_loves_journey 117]

I received NOA 1 in 6 days after sending my package. Our Timeline:

09 - 03 - 2010 : I-129F - Sent ( Using Certified Mail )

09 - 07 - 2010 : I-129F - Received by Dallas,Texas Lockbox

09 - 09 - 2010 : NOA1 - Received Hard Copy from VSC

10 - 03 - 2010 : Our Only Touch

03 - 02 - 2011 : NOA2 - Received the Approval Email Notification

03 - 09 - 2011 : NOA2 - Received Hard Copy -174 Days From NOA1 Date

03 - 10 - 2011 : NVC - Received and We Were Issued a Case Number

03 - 24 - 2011 : NVC - Sent To US Embassy In Cairo By: DHL at 6:06pm

03 - 27 - 2011 : US Embassy Cairo - Received & Signed For at 8:39am

03 - 28 - 2011 : NVC - Received Hard Copy InThe Mail

03 - 29 - 2011 : US Embassy Cairo - Logged into the system

03 - 31 - 2011 : US Embassy Cairo - Hany Received Packet 3

04 - 23 - 2011 : US Embassy Cairo - Sent Packet 3 back to Embassy

04 - 26 - 2011 : US Embassy Cairo - Embassy Received Packet 3 at 9:39 am

05 - 09 - 2011 : US Embassy Cairo - Received Packet 4

06 - 29 - 2011 : US Embassy Cairo - Interview Date

06 - 29 - 2011 : VISA APPROVED

07 - 09 - 2011 : Visa in Hand in 10 Days

08 - 09 - 2011 : POE ~ JFK ~ Arrived in America

08 - 19 - 2011 - Applied for Social Security Card

08 - 24 - 2011 - Received Social Security Card

08 - 29 2011 - We Got Married!!

Edited May 3, 2012 by tru_loves_journey

[L+T 71]

Mine was mailed 10th Jan,, express overnight, and NAO1 date on the 12th Jan. Still took a couple weeks for the paper in the mail.

[Moomin 292]

I send AOS with tracking info and delivery conf. so can't really tell how it'll show. I just wanted to wish you a smooth journey. Keep yer patience close to you!

[tru_loves_journey 117]

I see your in NY, Your Service Center will be Vermont

[Kristy 8]

Guess I spoke to soon about not hearing from the post office. I just checked and found this:

We attempted to deliver your item at 7:29 pm on May 02, 2012 in DALLAS, TX 75222 and a notice was left because an authorized recipient was not available. You may arrange redelivery by visiting <a href="https://www.usps.com/redelivery/welcome.htm">www.usps.com/redelivery</a> or calling 800-ASK-USPS, or may pick up the item at the Post Office indicated on the notice. If this item is unclaimed after 15 days then it will be returned to the sender. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.

Ughhh. what should I do???

[Cerahbes 0]

You should be fine. They will pick up your mail tomorrow probably - just check again. Mine did the same thing on May 1st! Its a PO Box, and they have to sign for it so they can't deliver it.

[Iyawo Ijebu 157]

You should be fine. They will pick up your mail tomorrow probably - just check again. Mine did the same thing on May 1st! Its a PO Box, and they have to sign for it so they can't deliver it.

Right. I got the same message but it was signed for the next day.

[L+T 71]

You should be fine. They will pick up your mail tomorrow probably - just check again. Mine did the same thing on May 1st! Its a PO Box, and they have to sign for it so they can't deliver it.

Yes, i was also lucky, mine arrived at 11:45 am and no one available too sign for it. Then my next message was it was delivered and signed for at 12 noon. Made it 15 minutes in time to save a day!!! Your next update will be "it is delivered" as soon as someone comes to clear out the PO box.