Mailing to Chicago Lockbox from UK

[firefoxx666 0]

First up, apologies if this kind of thing has been answered already, I did a quick search but couldn't find a thread that exactly covered my question(s).

 

My wife and I are just about to send off our I-130 application, and I need to clarify what the best option is for delivery.

 

1. We are both living in the UK

2. We are filing in Chicago, mainly because filing in the UK potentially means having to be ready to move sooner than we would be able to. It's one of those rare cases that if the application takes a year, that's actually better for us.

 

So, firstly, if I am sending it via UK Royal Mail, should that go to the PO Box? Or can it go to the South Dearborn address (I have already labelled up the package with the Dearborn address, just need to know if this will be a problem)?

Secondly, should I consider using something like UPS? Is that better than regular mail?

Finally, I know to send it tracked, but should I request signed for? I really don't want it to sit in limbo for ages because there happened to be no one there to sign for it!

 

Many thanks in advance,

Stuart

[pushbrk 13,115]

2 hours ago, firefoxx666 said:

First up, apologies if this kind of thing has been answered already, I did a quick search but couldn't find a thread that exactly covered my question(s).

 

My wife and I are just about to send off our I-130 application, and I need to clarify what the best option is for delivery.

 

1. We are both living in the UK

2. We are filing in Chicago, mainly because filing in the UK potentially means having to be ready to move sooner than we would be able to. It's one of those rare cases that if the application takes a year, that's actually better for us.

 

So, firstly, if I am sending it via UK Royal Mail, should that go to the PO Box? Or can it go to the South Dearborn address (I have already labelled up the package with the Dearborn address, just need to know if this will be a problem)?

Secondly, should I consider using something like UPS? Is that better than regular mail?

Finally, I know to send it tracked, but should I request signed for? I really don't want it to sit in limbo for ages because there happened to be no one there to sign for it!

 

Many thanks in advance,

Stuart

It depends on how that RM package is going to be delivered and what class of service you are using.  I'm not familiar with those services.  In general, if the US Post office is going to deliver your package to the lockbox, use the PO Box.  If you are using a class of service that requires a signature, send it to the street address.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

2 hours ago, firefoxx666 said:

First up, apologies if this kind of thing has been answered already, I did a quick search but couldn't find a thread that exactly covered my question(s).

 

My wife and I are just about to send off our I-130 application, and I need to clarify what the best option is for delivery.

 

1. We are both living in the UK

2. We are filing in Chicago, mainly because filing in the UK potentially means having to be ready to move sooner than we would be able to. It's one of those rare cases that if the application takes a year, that's actually better for us.

 

So, firstly, if I am sending it via UK Royal Mail, should that go to the PO Box? Or can it go to the South Dearborn address (I have already labelled up the package with the Dearborn address, just need to know if this will be a problem)?

Secondly, should I consider using something like UPS? Is that better than regular mail?

Finally, I know to send it tracked, but should I request signed for? I really don't want it to sit in limbo for ages because there happened to be no one there to sign for it!

 

Many thanks in advance,

Stuart

You can stall a case filed in London to fit your timeline. Skipping the NVC can be a huge bonus. Once your petition is approved by London USCIS field office and goes to the Immigrant Visa Unit of the consulate, you have a lot of control of the timeline. Don't send your DS-260 for a couple of months. Don't go to your medical until  you are within six months of moving. Pick your own interview date to suit your schedule.

[firefoxx666 0]

11 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

You can stall a case filed in London to fit your timeline. Skipping the NVC can be a huge bonus. Once your petition is approved by London USCIS field office and goes to the Immigrant Visa Unit of the consulate, you have a lot of control of the timeline. Don't send your DS-260 for a couple of months. Don't go to your medical until  you are within six months of moving. Pick your own interview date to suit your schedule.

Thanks, that is interesting information, I'll keep that in mind as an option.

 

45 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

It depends on how that RM package is going to be delivered and what class of service you are using.  I'm not familiar with those services.  In general, if the US Post office is going to deliver your package to the lockbox, use the PO Box.  If you are using a class of service that requires a signature, send it to the street address.

Thank you. I thought it might be something like that. I was reluctant to request a signature as I've seen plenty of stories about people doing that and it ending up sat in a post office somewhere because there was no one to sign for it at the Dearborn address.

 

Is there anyone in the UK that has filed by mail to Chicago? And if so, what method did you use? Or does everyone just go for the London office?

[pushbrk 13,115]

22 minutes ago, firefoxx666 said:

Thanks, that is interesting information, I'll keep that in mind as an option.

 

Thank you. I thought it might be something like that. I was reluctant to request a signature as I've seen plenty of stories about people doing that and it ending up sat in a post office somewhere because there was no one to sign for it at the Dearborn address.

 

Is there anyone in the UK that has filed by mail to Chicago? And if so, what method did you use? Or does everyone just go for the London office?

There IS somebody to sign at the Dearborn address.  There is nobody to sign at the PO box.