AP lost in mail

[sats123]

My AP was mailed by USCIS in January and I never received it. Called USCIS customer service, they said I need to apply again by paying $305 again. Called up USPS and they cannot find it, USPS said they will be sending me apology letter.

Did any one lost AP in mail, did any of you refile again.

[vin13]

Originally Posted by sats123

My AP was mailed by USCIS in January and I never received it. Called USCIS customer service, they said I need to apply again by paying $305 again. Called up USPS and they cannot find it, USPS said they will be sending me apology letter.

Did any one lost AP in mail, did any of you refile again.

I had a similar situation. The website showed that the case was approved. After waiting for few weeks had my lawyer contact USCIS. They said to wait another week and if it does not arrive then they will issue a duplicate one. The very next day, the lawyer fedexed me the AP papers saying they arrived. Now, i am not sure if the mail was not opened at the lawyer's office or truely it arrived the very next day.

I think the best for you would be to schedule a Infopass and go there with your information. If they feel like helping you, they can have you fill the application form right there and issue the AP in a day or two.

Take a couple of your passport photos just in case they want you to fill the application again. It is a very short application. So it takes less than 10 minutes to fill it. They may not charge you any money. Just take your 485 receipt notice, I-140 approval notce, previous AP approvals if any, current EAD with you.

[gc28262]

I had the same issue. Still awaiting my AP which was applied in Nov 2008.
When I called up TSC where my application was filed, they kept insisting that they have really mailed it and they cannot issue it again unless they receive the AP saying it is undelivered.

I am sure my address is correct as per their records. I got my EAD delivered at the same address without any issue.

Finally I called them again, this time I talked to a more knowledgeable accommodating IO.

Keep calling the service center till you get an instruction similar to the following.

This is the instruction provided
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Fill out I-131 Application or use the copy of your original application
attach two photos

Mention the receipt no on the top of the form
Also mention REPLACEMENT : no Fees included
Add a covering letter explaining the situation

Post it to the following address

USCIS Texas Service Center
ADDRESS ( This is a special address, This not the standard USCIS address)

On Lower Left corner of the envelope mention:
do Not open in the mail room, No fees are attached

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I am still awaiting my AP after doing this.

[sats123]

Thanks for reply and suggestions.

I called again today and same story. The representative asked me to refile again by paying $305. He said it cannot be reprinted.

Application was processed at NSC, I will keep calling every two days until I get a reply similar to what gc28262 got.

[hebbar77]

I had same problem. I was told to re -apply after i called in feb (after 30 days of approval).
Next day I called again, and used s**t word on them. Then they told me that they might not have sent it. Meanwhile I also got status change of case transfer. Few days ago status changed to document sent. I am waiting for the document. Hopefull I get it. At any cost I will not spend a penny on immigration anymore let alone re-applying for AP. I rather party or do charity with that money!

[champu]

consider infopass

[gc28262]

Originally Posted by gc28262

I had the same issue. Still awaiting my AP which was applied in Nov 2008.
When I called up TSC where my application was filed, they kept insisting that they have really mailed it and they cannot issue it again unless they receive the AP saying it is undelivered.

I am sure my address is correct as per their records. I got my EAD delivered at the same address without any issue.

Finally I called them again, this time I talked to a more knowledgeable accommodating IO.

Keep calling the service center till you get an instruction similar to the following.

This is the instruction provided
----------------------------------------------------------
Fill out I-131 Application or use the copy of your original application
attach two photos

Mention the receipt no on the top of the form
Also mention REPLACEMENT : no Fees included
Add a covering letter explaining the situation

Post it to the following address

USCIS Texas Service Center
ADDRESS ( This is a special address, This not the standard USCIS address)

On Lower Left corner of the envelope mention:
do Not open in the mail room, No fees are attached

------------------------------------------------------------------

I am still awaiting my AP after doing this.

After sending the documents as mentioned above ( NO Fee ), I got my AP document on March 6, 2009 via Fedex. ( I never sent any fedex fee ).

[eb3retro]

i have a question to you guys..how much time NSC is taking these days to process AP applications? I sent my AP application online and documents last week. Whats the average time these days for getting AP renewal done? any inputs???

[QuickGreenCard]

Hey gc28262,

I am in the same boat as you. I applied for both EAD & AP last year to Texas Service Center. I have gotten my EAD but not AP. The following is my online status for AP:
Application Type: I131, APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On August 13, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.


I called many times and was able to open up a service request. They sent me a letter saying the same thing that I can see online. Everyone told me to re-apply or send I-824 (Application for action on approved petition with the fees $340, costs more than the AP application itself).

Could you please post the address where you have mailed. I would like to try the same to see if my luck changes any.

Thanks

Srini

[gc28262]

Originally Posted by QuickGreenCard

Hey gc28262,

I am in the same boat as you. I applied for both EAD & AP last year to Texas Service Center. I have gotten my EAD but not AP. The following is my online status for AP:
Application Type: I131, APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On August 13, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.


I called many times and was able to open up a service request. They sent me a letter saying the same thing that I can see online. Everyone told me to re-apply or send I-824 (Application for action on approved petition with the fees $340, costs more than the AP application itself).

Could you please post the address where you have mailed. I would like to try the same to see if my luck changes any.

Thanks

Srini

Here is the complete instruction with address:


Fill out I-131 Application ( Or use the copy of the original application )
attach two photos

Mention the receipt no on the top of the form
Also mention REPLACEMENT : no Fees included
Add a covering letter explaining the situation

Post it to the following address

USCIS Texas Service Center
Attn: SIIO Rhonda Hill Johnson
4141 St Augustine Rd
Dallas, TX, 75227

On lower left corner of the envelope mention the following:
do Not open in the mail room, No fees are attached

[QuickGreenCard]

Thank you again!!