Lost... Sad... Frustrated...

[Shabz 0]

So it has been 4 days since I mailed out my I-129F and I know that it's normal to freak out but seriously I have no patience. I just want to know if USCIS received it. I have no update on my tracking information on USPS website. I have called customer service and no help from them. I did FIrst class mail, certified with a return receipt. WAs it a mistake to do it first class mail? SHould I have done express, priority or maybe FedEX? I seriously was just crying like 10 mins ago thinking that its lost somewhere and USCIS never received it. There is no tracking update at all on my pcakge. All there is that it was accepted at the location i dropped the package off. Is it normal to take this long to receive something? I read taht a lot of people got their NOA in like 4-5 days and here I am and my package hasn't even reached Vermont. Really frustrated and upset. I am sorry for people reading this an thinking its a waste of time to even read this post. Once again my apologies.

[TracyTN 237]

I don't think any of us can predict the USPS for you. I did notice when I sent my last package to them in August, there were no updates at all on the website until it'd actually been delivered. A lot of folks do priority but there's no way you HAVE to send it. You just have to take whatever waiting times come with the class you chose. Priority and overnight are faster than first, but first still isn't slow.

It also depends on where you are and where you're mailing it to (looks like Vermont - but from where?). You've sent it certified so I sincerely doubt it's lost.

Worst case scenario, if they don't get it, resend it (I presume you made an exact copy of what you sent, as this website suggests?).

ETA: if you have no patience, this process will absolutely be the death of you. So finding some patience is probably a good idea...!

Edited October 16, 2009 by TracyTN

[Jenn and Fuat 2]

I don't think any of us can predict the USPS for you. I did notice when I sent my last package to them in August, there were no updates at all on the website until it'd actually been delivered. A lot of folks do priority but there's no way you HAVE to send it. You just have to take whatever waiting times come with the class you chose. Priority and overnight are faster than first, but first still isn't slow.

It also depends on where you are and where you're mailing it to (looks like Vermont - but from where?). You've sent it certified so I sincerely doubt it's lost.

Worst case scenario, if they don't get it, resend it (I presume you made an exact copy of what you sent, as this website suggests?).

ETA: if you have no patience, this process will absolutely be the death of you. So finding some patience is probably a good idea...!

I've been tracking a package I sent somewhere, and the package was delivered to its destination yesterday. According to the USPS web page, it has not been delivered yet. I wouldn't worry, I just don't think their tracking system is updated as much as it should be.

Edited October 16, 2009 by Jenn and Fuat

[Shabz 0]

I don't think any of us can predict the USPS for you. I did notice when I sent my last package to them in August, there were no updates at all on the website until it'd actually been delivered. A lot of folks do priority but there's no way you HAVE to send it. You just have to take whatever waiting times come with the class you chose. Priority and overnight are faster than first, but first still isn't slow.

It also depends on where you are and where you're mailing it to (looks like Vermont - but from where?). You've sent it certified so I sincerely doubt it's lost.

Worst case scenario, if they don't get it, resend it (I presume you made an exact copy of what you sent, as this website suggests?).

ETA: if you have no patience, this process will absolutely be the death of you. So finding some patience is probably a good idea...!

I sent it from Houston, TX. I dunno why its taking forever. I have no problem with patience. Me and my fiance have been apart for the past 5 and a half years. So I think the eagerness of seeing each other is whats cuasing this impatientness. I am just worried if the USCIS received it or not. I dont mind resending the package all over again but that also means that my cashiers check is gone right?

[*JG* 2]

Just hang in there. You are going to have to learn patience, girlie.

It will be okay. Hugs.

[Shabz 0]

I don't think any of us can predict the USPS for you. I did notice when I sent my last package to them in August, there were no updates at all on the website until it'd actually been delivered. A lot of folks do priority but there's no way you HAVE to send it. You just have to take whatever waiting times come with the class you chose. Priority and overnight are faster than first, but first still isn't slow.

It also depends on where you are and where you're mailing it to (looks like Vermont - but from where?). You've sent it certified so I sincerely doubt it's lost.

Worst case scenario, if they don't get it, resend it (I presume you made an exact copy of what you sent, as this website suggests?).

ETA: if you have no patience, this process will absolutely be the death of you. So finding some patience is probably a good idea...!

I really hope so. I know for information sent to the USCIS I am not using USPS. I Thikn id rather just either fed ex or do express mail.

[Pinay Wife 47]

There is no tracking update at all on my pcakge. All there is that it was accepted at the location i dropped the package off. Is it normal to take this long to receive something?

In my case, when I submitted my I-485 by regular mail, it only took two days to arrive at USCIS. When I sent my I-751 by certified mail with registry receipt, it took 8 days (see my timeline).

My tracking update for the I-751 also did not reflect any change until someone had physically received my package at USCIS. Don't worry, you'll be fine.

[Dakine 26]

So it has been 4 days since I mailed out my I-129F and I know that it's normal to freak out but seriously I have no patience. I just want to know if USCIS received it. I have no update on my tracking information on USPS website. I have called customer service and no help from them. I did FIrst class mail, certified with a return receipt. WAs it a mistake to do it first class mail? SHould I have done express, priority or maybe FedEX? I seriously was just crying like 10 mins ago thinking that its lost somewhere and USCIS never received it. There is no tracking update at all on my pcakge. All there is that it was accepted at the location i dropped the package off. Is it normal to take this long to receive something? I read taht a lot of people got their NOA in like 4-5 days and here I am and my package hasn't even reached Vermont. Really frustrated and upset. I am sorry for people reading this an thinking its a waste of time to even read this post. Once again my apologies.

When you do AOS use USPS EXPRESS and waive the signature.

Hint! Join the "Hurry up and wait club" or buy lOTS of Valium!!!

[Hell0W0rld 10]

ETA: if you have no patience, this process will absolutely be the death of you. So finding some patience is probably a good idea...!

agreed!

take it easy....

patience is the name of the game.

start freaking out next month...

[Holliday 4]

I don't think any of us can predict the USPS for you. I did notice when I sent my last package to them in August, there were no updates at all on the website until it'd actually been delivered. A lot of folks do priority but there's no way you HAVE to send it. You just have to take whatever waiting times come with the class you chose. Priority and overnight are faster than first, but first still isn't slow.

It also depends on where you are and where you're mailing it to (looks like Vermont - but from where?). You've sent it certified so I sincerely doubt it's lost.

Worst case scenario, if they don't get it, resend it (I presume you made an exact copy of what you sent, as this website suggests?).

ETA: if you have no patience, this process will absolutely be the death of you. So finding some patience is probably a good idea...!

I sent it from Houston, TX. I dunno why its taking forever. I have no problem with patience. Me and my fiance have been apart for the past 5 and a half years. So I think the eagerness of seeing each other is whats cuasing this impatientness. I am just worried if the USCIS received it or not. I dont mind resending the package all over again but that also means that my cashiers check is gone right?

Do you mean you haven't seen your fiance in 5 1/2 years? If so, that's going to be a problem. If not, ignore this.

[Hell0W0rld 10]

I don't think any of us can predict the USPS for you. I did notice when I sent my last package to them in August, there were no updates at all on the website until it'd actually been delivered. A lot of folks do priority but there's no way you HAVE to send it. You just have to take whatever waiting times come with the class you chose. Priority and overnight are faster than first, but first still isn't slow.

It also depends on where you are and where you're mailing it to (looks like Vermont - but from where?). You've sent it certified so I sincerely doubt it's lost.

Worst case scenario, if they don't get it, resend it (I presume you made an exact copy of what you sent, as this website suggests?).

ETA: if you have no patience, this process will absolutely be the death of you. So finding some patience is probably a good idea...!

I sent it from Houston, TX. I dunno why its taking forever. I have no problem with patience. Me and my fiance have been apart for the past 5 and a half years. So I think the eagerness of seeing each other is whats cuasing this impatientness. I am just worried if the USCIS received it or not. I dont mind resending the package all over again but that also means that my cashiers check is gone right?

Do you mean you haven't seen your fiance in 5 1/2 years? If so, that's going to be a problem. If not, ignore this.

wow?

you need to meet each other in person within two years to be able to file.....

Edited October 16, 2009 by Hell0W0rld

[Y's_habibitk 2]

I have used the tracking on USPS before and had it be DAYS behind, so dont worry too much. first class,certified w return reciept can also take a bit longer..

PLEASE take a breath and realize that its only been a few days and you are freaking yourself out for no good reason.

The road you have ahead of you is long and hard, try to take it easy in the first few months. You guys have been apart for 5+ years, you can make it through this without giving yourself a stroke

[TracyTN 237]

Being apart for 5 1/2 years could be a completely different thing than not having met in the last two years. I took it in the context of a long distance relationship.

[Y's_habibitk 2]

Being apart for 5 1/2 years could be a completely different thing than not having met in the last two years. I took it in the context of a long distance relationship.

me too

[kaus&Sanu 0]

I don't think any of us can predict the USPS for you. I did notice when I sent my last package to them in August, there were no updates at all on the website until it'd actually been delivered. A lot of folks do priority but there's no way you HAVE to send it. You just have to take whatever waiting times come with the class you chose. Priority and overnight are faster than first, but first still isn't slow.

It also depends on where you are and where you're mailing it to (looks like Vermont - but from where?). You've sent it certified so I sincerely doubt it's lost.

Worst case scenario, if they don't get it, resend it (I presume you made an exact copy of what you sent, as this website suggests?).

ETA: if you have no patience, this process will absolutely be the death of you. So finding some patience is probably a good idea...!

I sent it from Houston, TX. I dunno why its taking forever. I have no problem with patience. Me and my fiance have been apart for the past 5 and a half years. So I think the eagerness of seeing each other is whats cuasing this impatientness. I am just worried if the USCIS received it or not. I dont mind resending the package all over again but that also means that my cashiers check is gone right?

Hi Shabz,

Has it been 5 1/2 years since you last saw your fiance? If so, it will be a problem if you don't have a very very very very very very very good reason for this, please tell me that you did send them a letter explaining why you have not met, and the circumstances that did'nt allow you to meet within the last two years.

It took me about a 1 1/2 weeks to receive my NOA 1. Don't worry, and find the patience within you cause this process is ever so non-transparent, and it will eat you alive if you worry too much.

Your cashiers check is not necessarily gone as long as you did'nt throw away it's receipt. Give it another week to 1.5 weeks for the NOA 1 to show up.

Good Luck

I was kind of like you where I was getting worked up and crazy about why it's taking so long.. But, then I decided that I'm just going to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best... (it's working so far)...

T/C

- Kausar