Huge Packet, How to send?

[americanjetset 0]

Hello fellow Visa Journeyors!

I've just finished preparing my ROC Package and organized it with binder clips by sections (banking, taxes, etc). I am just sending the stack of paperwork (no folders, etc).

The trouble that I now seem to have is that the stack of paperwork is too thick and I'm not sure how to mail it.

I've stopped by USPS and I tried to use the largest bubble mailer that they had but some of the papers got bent in process and it was still a struggle to fit everything inside.

The gentleman at the counter recommended that I use a flat rate priority box. Does anyone know if USCIS accepts boxes?

For the medium size, the papers barely fit. Some of the edges might be curled upon opening.

For the large size box, everything fit perfectly, but there is so much extra room that I am afraid the papers will be damaged in transportation and I'm not certain if I can pack with bubble wrap.

If anyone could share how they sent their packages (I've estimated that mine is about 4 inches thick) or had any suggestions, I would be very grateful!

[Mehur4e 4]

I sent mine with flat rate box, I remember it was medium barely fit on sides and for the little space on top I put bubble wrap, uscis received it and send me the letter already.

[TBoneTX 45,319]

The above advice is good. You might also find or fashion a plain cardboard box of the right size, slap some Priority Mail stickers on it, and mail it that way. The idea is to get it there.

[KimberlyAhmed 28]

We sent ours in a flat rate priority box with return receipt the other day. I already receive the email/text that the box has been signed for by USCIS, so now it is just waiting game for our NOA1.

[jordan85 8]

If you're not happy with the box sizes at USPS, you could always go to one of those shipping shops and have them wrap it up for you, they'll probably have a bigger range of box sizes. Then just take it back to USPS and pay for the postage.

[Pitaya 2,577]

We packed our first I-751 wad o'papers, weighing in at six pounds, into a whatever size USPS priority flat rate box the contents would fit in. Placed generous amounts of bubble wrap where necessary to keep the precious contents from shifting around too much, and send it on to the USCIS minions at CSC. It was accepted without issue. Followed the same process for the follow-up RFE wad o'papers, weighing in at just under four pounds. It was also accepted without issue. My family got their 10-yr GCs one week after being delivered to CSC.

Like TBone said, "The idea is to get it there." :thumbs:

YMMV

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[tuckin14 58]

What I've often done in similiar situations is take a Priority Mail envelope (or two) and seal the papers snugly inside, then put that inside a box. If need be, tape the envelope(s) to the inside of the box so it doesn't bounce around inside.

I'm sure the USCIS mailroom has seen every possible permutation of mailing packaging.

[Darnell 8,478]

We packed our first I-751 wad o'papers, weighing in at six pounds, into a whatever size USPS priority flat rate box the contents would fit in. Placed generous amounts of bubble wrap where necessary to keep the precious contents from shifting around too much, and send it on to the USCIS minions at CSC. It was accepted without issue. Followed the same process for the follow-up RFE wad o'papers, weighing in at just under four pounds. It was also accepted without issue. My family got their 10-yr GCs one week after being delivered to CSC.

Like TBone said, "The idea is to get it there." :thumbs:

YMMV

Good luck on your immigration journey.

i love the usps priority packs !

nota.bene.: if your local usps office not have appropriate sizes - hey ! get more for free online, over at usps.com . I also suggest to make an account there, and pay for postage online, as

you get a discount plus free tracking ! (an option you have to pay for when paying at a usps office).

Seriously, study the sizes online - you'll find the right pack for you ! And they are free !