Submitting application

[Leeahh 10]

Hi everyone,

Just a general question for mailing..

Typically those who mail off any applications to USCIS and pay for over night or express through FEDEX or USPS or whichever mailing company they use, send it so it arrives the next day to avoid it getting lost in the mail or delaying the receiving date..

 

In that case, does it make sense to pay the extra for overnight if I submit an application to USCIS today, being Friday..

They are closed on the weekends, so they wont even really receive it until Monday, no?

 

[jtex2017 4]

My experience....I sent it overnight on 2/15, a Friday. The following Monday was a Holiday and according to USPS the package was delivered on 2/19. To my surprise, I received a text with my case number yesterday and it states they received my petition on 12/15. Same day I sent it. 😁

[USS_Voyager 1,971]

My experience... I never sent anything overnight, too costly. I always sent USPS in the flat rate envelop that includes the tracking number. Never had anything lost. 

[D&D_NYC 58]

Back in December, I sent mine via USPS Priority Mail on a Saturday, and it was successfully delivered by Monday. I didn't pay for Overnight service, though I do think it was delivered earlier than expected. Most important is to be sure you have a tracking number!

[Loren Y 2,731]

Most I will do is priority mail in the flat rate envelope. It's 2 days usually, and I just can't see spending the 25 plus dollars to save 24 hours of time. My flat rate envelope is 7.25, no weight limit, and if you send USPS to the P.O. box, it can get delivered on Sunday or a holiday because it goes to a big bin at the sort facility for large accounts like IRS, USCIS, etc. The mail still moves on weekends and holidays, just no carrier delivery. Save yourself the cash, and I have never had the USPS lose anything I have ever sent. Can't say the same thing for UPS or FedEx. But as they say YMMV, and opinions are like @#$&-+_. This is my opinion, and everyone has one.