Unscanned H-1B Petitions Sent by FedEx
The AILA Infonet provided an update on certain H-1B petitions filed by using Federal Express mail service which have not been scanned and therefore become untraceable. FedEx reported the problem arose because one of their scanners in Burlington, VT failed on the morning of 4/1 and therefore approximately 1200 pieces of mail were not scanned. However, although not scanned individually, these packages were included in consolidated bags, so FedEx was able to verify that these were delivered to Vermont Service Center. However, given the number of packages involved, USCIS is not going to be able to confirm delivery of each package (or of the tracking numbers on the later lists that AILA supplied). As of this update, FedEx will not be able to provide individual tracking of packages but will entertain requests for refunds only. Some AILA members reported that their FedEx representatives have been able to provide a form of confirmation.
USCIS once again warned applicants that - DO NOT SUBMIT DUPLICATES OF PACKAGES THAT ARE MISSING TRACKING NUMBERS - as that could result in both applications being denied as multiple filings under the new H-1B filing rules.
