Is bubble wrap fine to use while packing ROC package?

[vj33 0]

Is it fine to wrap bubble wrap before putting the papers into a priority express mail box? Anyone personally used?

[Timona 4,208]

No need

 

[Dashinka 24,704]

I agree, why upset someone at USCI having to unwrap a package.

[Crazy Cat 42,032]

10 minutes ago, vj33 said:

Is it fine to wrap bubble wrap before putting the papers into a priority express mail box? Anyone personally used?

You can, but I'm not sure why you would.  

[vj33 0]

2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

You can, but I'm not sure why you would.  

To keep pages from getting damaged in transit 

Edited June 22, 2023 by vj33

[Crazy Cat 42,032]

11 minutes ago, vj33 said:

To keep pages from getting damaged in transit 

OK.  Thanks.  Good luck on this part of your journey.

Edited June 22, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Mike E 11,742]

24 minutes ago, vj33 said:

Is it fine to wrap bubble wrap before putting the papers into a priority express mail box? Anyone personally used?

How many pages?

[vj33 0]

7 minutes ago, Mike E said:

How many pages?

300ish

[SalishSea 18,054]

53 minutes ago, vj33 said:

Is it fine to wrap bubble wrap before putting the papers into a priority express mail box? Anyone personally used?

Jeez, no.  USCIS does NOT want to have to unwrap something sent in bubble wrap.  Also - paper is not 'fragile.'

[Verrou 1,962]

this is what i always do :

1. prep the package

2. put the whole package inside tyvek ( soft )priority envelope usps. its free in usps. it's waterproof. reason : so it wont get wet, just in case.

3. put no. 2 inside usps ( hard) envelope/ box whichever u think fit for ur package  https://store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/priority-mail-flat-rate-envelope-P_EP_14_F

 

send it. never have issue. i filed about 10 packages last year

 

 

Edited June 22, 2023 by HaroKitty

[Mike E 11,742]

1 hour ago, vj33 said:

300ish

Well we have seen bigger submissions. 
 

I understand your concern about 300 pages being put into a flat rate priority mail box with no padding. The sheets will get bent and curled in transit and then it will be a pain for USCIS to scan the entire thing into an auto feeder without paper jams.

 

Consequences: slow processing and/or pages that do not get scanned. 

 

I would put the 300 pages in a letter sized card board box.
 

Then put rubber bands around the box to keep the lid on. Then insert letter box into the priority mail box with padding around the inner box to keep it from banging around inside the outer box. Padding should not be taped to inner box.

[Adventine 3,201]

I submitted a 500 page ROC packet two weeks ago. I used binder clips and rubber bands to secure everything. I did not use padding or a second envelope. I just placed the whole thing directly in a USPS box like this: https://store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/priority-mail-flat-rate-medium-box-2-P_O_FRB2#moreinfofooter

 

My package arrived just fine. I got my extension letter 12 calendar days after mailing the package. 

[PaulaCJohnny 713]

18 hours ago, vj33 said:

300ish

What are you sending? Can you please share your evidence list? This is too much

[OldUser 7,223]

13 minutes ago, PaulaCJohnny said:

What are you sending? Can you please share your evidence list? This is too much

Bank statements + utility bills + photos + miscellaneous travel reservations can easily exceed 200 pages in evidence.

[Adventine 3,201]

Yep, the bank statements can really bloat packages.