MDFL TAMPA PAPER FILING — INSTRUCTIONS FOR FRANCESCO
April 27, 2026 · One-time paper filing · all future filings electronic

WHAT YOU ARE MAILING
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This packet contains 3 PDFs (the 3 filings) + 1 cover letter + 2 blank
forms you'll fill by hand.

 STEP 1 — PRINT (from packet directory)
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  * 00_COVER_LETTER_TO_CLERK.txt     -> 2 copies (single-sided OK)
  * 01_PETITION_CORAM_NOBIS_v4.pdf   -> 1 copy (single-sided required)
  * 02_MOTION_FOR_LEAVE_TO_EFILE.pdf -> 1 copy
  * AO_240_IFP_APPLICATION_BLANK.pdf -> 1 copy (fill by hand; download
                                        from uscourts.gov/forms/ao240)
  * JS_44_CIVIL_COVER_SHEET_BLANK.pdf-> 1 copy (fill by hand; download
                                        from uscourts.gov/forms/js-044)

STEP 2 — FILL IN THE TWO BLANK FORMS BY HAND
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  * AO 240 (Application to Proceed IFP):
     - Name: Francesco Giovanni Longo
     - Address: [your Windsor address]
     - Check EVERY box for "no income" where accurate; explain LAO
       denials on the "additional information" line.
     - Sign + date.

  * JS 44 (Civil Cover Sheet):
     - Plaintiff: Francesco Giovanni Longo
     - Defendant: United States of America et al.
     - Cause of action: 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a) — Coram Nobis
     - Nature of suit: 510 — Motions to Vacate (or 530 — Habeas Corpus
       (General) — pick 510)
     - Origin: 1 — Original Proceeding
     - Jury demand: Yes/No — check No for coram nobis
     - Demand $: leave blank (coram nobis is non-monetary)
     - Attorney: pro se (your name)

STEP 3 — ASSEMBLE AND SIGN
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  * Sign the last page of 01_PETITION_CORAM_NOBIS_v4.pdf (the "/s/"
    line at the verification section).
  * Sign 02_MOTION_FOR_LEAVE_TO_EFILE.pdf at its signature line.
  * Sign both copies of the cover letter.
  * Sign both filled-in forms.

STEP 4 — COURIER
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  * Address on the envelope:

       CLERK OF COURT
       United States District Court
       Middle District of Florida — Tampa Division
       Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse
       801 North Florida Avenue
       Tampa, Florida 33602
       USA

  * Include a self-addressed stamped envelope (US postage) inside
    for the Clerk to return a conformed-copy cover letter.

  * Preferred courier: FedEx International Economy (tracked,
    signature-required) — approximately CAD $40 from Windsor, delivers
    in 3–5 business days. Alternative: USPS Priority Mail Express
    International (~CAD $60–80, tracked, signature, 3–5 days).

  * Keep the tracking number and delivery-confirmation receipt.

STEP 5 — NOTIFY
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  * Once the courier confirms delivery, email me the tracking
    confirmation and I'll enter it in the Sovereign Archive docket.
  * Watch PACER (Account 8831184) for the case to appear on the
    MDFL docket. Typical case-open time after Clerk intake: 3–10
    business days.

STEP 6 — AFTER THE MOTION FOR LEAVE IS GRANTED
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  * Once the Court grants Motion #2, I will process the Non-Attorney
    E-File Registration for you.
  * From that point forward: EVERY filing in this case is electronic,
    from Windsor, zero postage.

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST
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  * FedEx int'l economy: ~CAD $40
  * Printing (approximately 85 pages): ~CAD $8 at a print shop
  * Self-addressed return envelope + US postage: ~CAD $5 for postage
    (buy a US postage voucher or include an international reply coupon)
  * Filing fee: $0 (the IFP application waives it)

  TOTAL: approximately CAD $53 for the one physical mailing.

  All subsequent filings: $0 (electronic, via CM/ECF after Motion
  for Leave is granted).

END OF INSTRUCTIONS
