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Last Answer on February 18, 2022

Thanks for answering my previous question about the application process in '98. I applied on-line last August and so far have heard nada. Zip. Zilch! Do you have any idea if I will get at least a reply or rejection notice? #lostinspace

Asked by FF over 12 years ago

Do you mean that you applied 3 mos. ago? I am not sure how long it takes to get a response either yea or nay. I would hope that you would at least get some reply but I have no further info.

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Hi. Our mailman returned a very important immigration letter to USICS TWICE despite the fact he knows my husband lives here (+ delivered his other mail). This has cost us immeasurable heartache, $$$$$ and a YEAR delay in our process. What can we do?

Asked by michelle about 12 years ago

I don't know what can be done regarding this very important letter which was returned in error by your letter carrier. You can mention it to him or call the PO and speak with a delivery supervisor or Postmaster so that it doesn't happen again. I am sorry for the inconvenience and expense caused by this mistake.

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I would like to know the regulations for attaching it to my house

Asked by chertz about 12 years ago

I can't quote you the regulations, but as long as the box is accessible to the letter carrier without a hazard that is usually sufficient for attaching a box to your house.

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I was just told as a CCA that my POOM has called for all CCAs to not report to work until further notice. They have work for me. I have been there 8 months and worked almost 5 days ever week. Can he just drop us? Will the union fight that?

Asked by Mm almost 12 years ago

I'm sorry to hear that regarding the POOM requesting that CCAs no longer report to work especially since you say they have work for you on most days. I have no idea what the reason would be for them requiring a stoppage in work. I don't know what legal protections you have as a CCA in opposing this. I also don't know how much the union will fight for your in this matter. I hope that they would fight for you. I just read a blurb in my local union newsletter (Long Island, NY) that a CCA has been converted into a regular employee for the first time in our district. I wish you well and hope that any work suspensions are short-lived.

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If I accidentally use a priority box for first class shipping, will it be sent bam to me?!?

Asked by Kristie over 12 years ago

The item may be sent back to you for more postage for the Priority Rate. Did the item you mailed weigh 13 oz. or less.(domestic) That is the only way you can qualify for first class shipping. But, if the item is in a Priority Box it needs the Priority Rate. You might get lucky and the package will be delivered with no extra fee added.

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Is it up to the mailman to decide whose mail needs to be forwarded back to the sender or is it the post office's duty? Recently my mail hasn't been delivered to me because my mailman thought we moved, for no reason.

Asked by Erica over 12 years ago

Thy mailman has instructions (called forwarding orders) on what mail to send to the central forwarding system. If your mail is being sent to another address for no reason, you may want to tell your letter carrier or delivery supervisor that you haven't moved and that your mail should be delivered as addressed.

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if we get mail that we don't want like catalogs is there any way we can refuse it and send it back or do we have to pay postage to do that?

Asked by anonymous about 12 years ago

I'm not sure of the answer to this. I think you have to pay postage if the mail was sent to you at a rate called presort Standard. The reason is because if you just leave that type of mail in your box for the carrier to take back they can refuse to take it, or, if they do take it back, it will likely just be discarded into a recycling bin at the PO. That type of mail is called NOVM (No Obvious Value Mail). There will be no effect on you continuing to get that type of mail in the future because the mailer has no notification that you want to be taken off their mailing list. The most effective way to have these mailings cease would likely be to call the mailer or email them to be removed from their mailing list. I have found this effective for reputable emailers but have never tried it with traditional paper mailers. Thanks for your question.

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Thanks for answering my previous question about the application process in '98. I applied on-line last August and so far have heard nada. Zip. Zilch! Do you have any idea if I will get at least a reply or rejection notice? #lostinspace

Hi. Our mailman returned a very important immigration letter to USICS TWICE despite the fact he knows my husband lives here (+ delivered his other mail). This has cost us immeasurable heartache, $$$$$ and a YEAR delay in our process. What can we do?

I would like to know the regulations for attaching it to my house

I was just told as a CCA that my POOM has called for all CCAs to not report to work until further notice. They have work for me. I have been there 8 months and worked almost 5 days ever week. Can he just drop us? Will the union fight that?

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If I accidentally use a priority box for first class shipping, will it be sent bam to me?!?

Is it up to the mailman to decide whose mail needs to be forwarded back to the sender or is it the post office's duty? Recently my mail hasn't been delivered to me because my mailman thought we moved, for no reason.

if we get mail that we don't want like catalogs is there any way we can refuse it and send it back or do we have to pay postage to do that?

Mailman (City Letter Carrier)

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Thanks for answering my previous question about the application process in '98. I applied on-line last August and so far have heard nada. Zip. Zilch! Do you have any idea if I will get at least a reply or rejection notice? #lostinspace

Hi. Our mailman returned a very important immigration letter to USICS TWICE despite the fact he knows my husband lives here (+ delivered his other mail). This has cost us immeasurable heartache, $$$$$ and a YEAR delay in our process. What can we do?

I would like to know the regulations for attaching it to my house

I was just told as a CCA that my POOM has called for all CCAs to not report to work until further notice. They have work for me. I have been there 8 months and worked almost 5 days ever week. Can he just drop us? Will the union fight that?

Also on Jobstr...

If I accidentally use a priority box for first class shipping, will it be sent bam to me?!?

Is it up to the mailman to decide whose mail needs to be forwarded back to the sender or is it the post office's duty? Recently my mail hasn't been delivered to me because my mailman thought we moved, for no reason.

if we get mail that we don't want like catalogs is there any way we can refuse it and send it back or do we have to pay postage to do that?

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