Which mail service to use to send I-751

[TatieM 0]

Hi guys,

Need your help. Did i get it right that I-751 submission can be sent only by USPS?

Another question: how do you keep all your papers together? and what about pictures? Is it ok to use a small envelope for them and to attach it to the package?

Thanks a lot!

Tatie

[teeak 224]

Yes, because both filing addresses are PO boxes meaning there will be no one there to sign for them. If you want to use FedEx or UPS, you'd need to obtain the physical addresses of the service center.

[Sukie 1,460]

Hi guys,

Need your help. Did i get it right that I-751 submission can be sent only by USPS?

Another question: how do you keep all your papers together? and what about pictures? Is it ok to use a small envelope for them and to attach it to the package?

Thanks a lot!

Tatie

We used USPS Priority Mail overnight. We mailed on Friday, and got a delivery notice (with signature) on Saturday using www.usps.com/tracking

Our package was nearly 4 pounds. We used ACCO (google it) fasteners, as I had heard that USCIS uses this method to put things in your file. For your pictures, either print them on regular paper, or put them in a Ziploc-type bag and ACCO the bag to your package.

Good luck!

Sukie in NY

[Ortolan 381]

We used the same method as Sukie (USPS Priority overnight, or 2-day). In each case you get tracking and a signature. Everything we sent arrived just fine.

Before you send off your materials, be sure you make a copy of it, just in case.

[TatieM 0]

Thanks, guys!

You are experts! I would like to ask one more question to confirm . My GC expires on 27July2016. Some of my docs, like IRS Tax Transcript, are still on their way to me. Is it ok to send my submission in May?

Thanks for your contribution!

[lucybelle 453]

Yup! I might have to wait until May as well to send. I'm also waiting on 2015 tax transcripts. My husband's GC expires earlier in July than yours.

[mindthegap 2,590]

Yes, because both filing addresses are PO boxes meaning there will be no one there to sign for them. If you want to use FedEx or UPS, you'd need to obtain the physical addresses of the service center.

Rubbish.

I sent mine via Fedex next day to the normal address and it was signed for at 08:30.

[teeak 224]

Rubbish.

I sent mine via Fedex next day to the normal address and it was signed for at 08:30.

Then I'm assuming it was via FedEx smartpost which transfers the package to the local post office and uses USPS for final delivery.

[lucybelle 453]

I know people have had issues in the past sending FedEx. I'd stick with USPS. We also used DHL when we were living abroad during CR-1 process and that arrived fine as well.

[LifeOnHold 186]

Yup! I might have to wait until May as well to send. I'm also waiting on 2015 tax transcripts. My husband's GC expires earlier in July than yours.

When you requested your tax transcripts online, did you request "account transcripts" or "return transcripts"?

[Umka36 781]

When you requested your tax transcripts online, did you request "account transcripts" or "return transcripts"?

Most folks do return transcripts.

Tax Return Transcript - shows most line items from your tax return (Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ) as it was originally filed, including any accompanying forms and schedules. This transcript doesn’t show account changes made after the return is processed. A return transcript usually meets the requirements of lending institutions offering mortgages and student loans.

Tax Account Transcript - shows basic data including return type, marital status, adjusted gross income, taxable income, credits and payments. It also shows adjustments made by you or the IRS after you filed the return. Note: If you made estimated tax payments and/or applied your overpayment from a prior year tax return to your current year tax return, you can use this transcript to confirm these payments or credits a few weeks after the beginning of the calendar year prior to filing your current year return.

[LifeOnHold 186]

Most folks do return transcripts.

Tax Return Transcript - shows most line items from your tax return (Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ) as it was originally filed, including any accompanying forms and schedules. This transcript doesn’t show account changes made after the return is processed. A return transcript usually meets the requirements of lending institutions offering mortgages and student loans.

Tax Account Transcript - shows basic data including return type, marital status, adjusted gross income, taxable income, credits and payments. It also shows adjustments made by you or the IRS after you filed the return. Note: If you made estimated tax payments and/or applied your overpayment from a prior year tax return to your current year tax return, you can use this transcript to confirm these payments or credits a few weeks after the beginning of the calendar year prior to filing your current year return.

Thank you so much! Just requested it for the last 3 years. Now let's see if I can get it within 2 weeks.

[nitrous_guy 23]

pretty sure a tax account transcript is fine, can someone confirm this?

[mindthegap 2,590]

Then I'm assuming it was via FedEx smartpost which transfers the package to the local post office and uses USPS for final delivery.

It most certainly was not.

It was next day (from the UK) fedex end to end - very deliberately there was no USPS involved as I wouldn't trust them with something like that, especially so close to the deadline for filing.

Unlike the California centre, the Vermont centre gives a street address anyway, so the PO box # is for internal routing only.

[lucybelle 453]

When you requested your tax transcripts online, did you request "account transcripts" or "return transcripts"?

I always ask for "return" transcripts. I'm not sure if "account" would be okay or not.

I've ordered these about five times now, I think they normally come within 10 days.

I ordered mine on last Monday, really hoping they come this week so I can get my packet sent in! Just waiting for that paper!