I ordered a sticker in early January and it took a month to arrive. I'd pay the fee to expedite.
I ordered my sticker on Jan 8. When I called today the lady said it now takes 4-6 weeks to process. She also said ordering expedited shipping does not speed up the processing, only the shipping. I love our government.
We've been told that as long as you carry the web receipt you will be fine. I've done this a couple times in the last couple years with no problems. Just enter UNKNOWN in the EAPIS entry & present the receipt to the customs officer
If you log into the online website, I'm pretty sure it will tell you everything you need to know for the EAPIS form if you have already ordered but not received it. Enter your decal number where it asks for it, and carry your online order receipt with you. I've done this a couple of times as a Canadian coming in through the northern border, and it never raises any eyebrows.
Maybe. It depends exclusively on the Port Director at the POE you are using. One might say it is OK while another says NO WAY. I recommend you call the port you are going to use and ask. If they say it is OK, get the person's name or badge number as a CYA in case that person isn't there when you actually show up.
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Yep. You have to call 2 hours prior to arriving at the POE anyway.