Have you recently checked USPS tracking, and noticed a bright red message that says ‘Processing Exception’ at the top of it?

Sometimes the full message will also read ‘Processing Exception – Other Delay’, ‘Processing Exception – Weather Delay’, or in rare cases, ‘The postal service has identified a problem with the processing of this item.’

But what do these messages actually mean? What causes them, and how will it affect the delivery of your package?

These are all excellent questions. In this article, I’ll be covering this message in detail, along with what you can do to get your package as quickly as possible.

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Do you see a message on your tracking that says ‘Departed USPS Regional Facility?’

If you are expecting a package from USPS, paying attention to tracking messages is a great way to ensure your package is moving smoothly, and there won’t be any delays.

So, what does it actually mean when your package departs one of USPS’ regional facilities, when can you expect your package to arrive, and what should you do if it gets stuck?

In this article, I’ll be answering all of these questions and more!

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Does your USPS tracking page currently state ‘origin post is preparing shipment?’

Although there’s a simple explanation behind this message, it can be quite frustrating to see – especially if it’s been stuck there for quite a while now.

So, what does this message actually mean, and how long will it be before you seen an update?

In this article, I’ll be answering all of these questions and more!

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Do you see a message on your USPS tracking page that says ‘delivered to agent for final delivery’, and are wondering what it means?

This can be concerning, especially if you didn’t actually receive the package, and you aren’t sure why.

In this article, I’ll be covering what exactly this message means, who currently has your package, and what to do if you don’t end up receiving it – along with other common questions as well.

That way, you can be sure that you’re able to receive your package safely, and prevent this from happening again in the future if you wish to do so.

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Is USPS currently holding your mail, or otherwise failing to deliver it?

This can be incredibly frustrating, especially if it’s not something you specifically asked them to do.

So, is USPS legally allowed to withhold your mail, and why would they even choose to do this in the first place?

In this article, I’ll be answering all of these questions and more.

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Are you tracking your package with USPS, and see a message that says ‘depart from transit office of exchange?’

To the average person, this message makes very little sense, and doesn’t really give any insight as to where the package is actually at.

So, what does this message mean, how long will it take your package to arrive after seeing it, and what should you do if USPS gets stuck here?

In this article, I’ll be covering everything that you need to know!

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