A 1040X cannot be e-filed.It must be printed and mailed.It will take about 3-4 months for the IRS to process an amended return.It is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it, like UPS or certified mail, so you will know it was received.
Wait about 3 weeks from mailing and you can check the status of your amended return:
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