Applied for my initial and p2p at the NJSP Sussex Barracks back on 1/31/2013. Fingerprinted on 2/13/2013. I checked the old bank statement this morning and I noticed the checks for the FPID and P2P cashed yesterday.

 

Time to get excited or expect a few more weeks? They told me 3-5 months so this would put me slightly ahead of the game.

I guess it depends. My check was cashed 2/1, and turned in all my paperwork/references on 12/20 for an FID and P2P. Thought i was in the chips, and would get the call. I still have not heard anything, almost 2 months later, but I live in a different town. I got excited too when they cashed my check.

I'm sure the people responsible for depositing the checks are under more pressure to get their jobs done than the people actually approving and sending out the paperwork.

My check was cashed about two weeks after 1/31 which is when I turned my paperwork in and I was also excited thinking things were moving right along. Tomorrow will be 8 weeks waiting since papers drop off. To be fair, my job dropped the ball for three weeks not returning my employment verification to my town. I found out when I called week 5 and they said everything was in order and they were just waiting to hear back from my job. My town sent out the references letters and job verification form the same time which was 2/18. After three faxes and a few calls to my employer, last Friday 3/22 the woman handling my papers said job sent back papers and I should get the call this week for pick up. I am pleased with my towns efforts in getting this done a quickly as possible.

The check cashing really is no indication that your permits are near. Just means they are more proficient at cashing checks than signing permits.

The check cashing really is no indication that your permits are near. Just means they are more proficient at cashing checks than signing permits.

 

Yeah, I get that. The trooper said my file was down in Trenton so this is consistent with his statement. I guess one thing for certain is some one at least opened my file, even if just to cash the checks.

I only get excited when I hear the beautiful female voice from my town clerk telling me the permits are ready for pickup :-)