US Immigration authority has 10-day deadline on home address; says: You are responsible for keeping your …
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a reminder for immigrants in the country asking them to report a change of address to the agency within 10 days of moving, warning that failing to update the address could lead to missed notices, delays in immigration cases and problems receiving immigration documents. The immigration authority shared the reminder on X (formerly Twitter), also making clear that changing an address with the US Postal Service does not automatically update records with USCIS.“Changing your address with USPS does not update your address with USCIS, and USPS will not forward USCIS mail. You are responsible for keeping your address current with both USCIS and USPS. If you do not update your address with USCIS, you may miss notices, your case may be delayed, and you may not receive your immigration documents,” the agency wrote.The post also has a link to the USCIS webpage detailing the process of address change. Here’s what it says
How to change your address with USCIS
If you have filed an immigration benefit request with USCIS, you must notify USCIS of any changes of address as soon as possible to ensure you receive all correspondence and benefits without delay. Additionally, all aliens in the United States must report a change of address to USCIS within 10 days of moving. This reporting requirement does not apply to A and G visa holders and visa waiver visitors.We strongly encourage you to submit your change of address through a USCIS online account as soon as you move.Changing your address with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will not change your address with USCIS and USPS will not forward your mail from USCIS. Please update your information with both USCIS and USPS. We recommend you use the USPS Look Up a ZIP Code tool to ensure that you give USCIS your full address using the standard abbreviations and formatting recognized by USPS.
How to change your address with USCIS online
Using an online account to update your address in a timely way meets the legal requirement to notify us that you have moved. It also ensures that your case will continue processing without interruption and that you receive all correspondence and benefits without delay. Changing your address online allows us to process your change of address almost immediately and eliminates the need to file a paper Form AR-11, Alien’s Change of Address Card, by mail.Most people can change their address online using the USCIS Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service change-of-address tool. This tool can be found in their USCIS Online Account under the My Account dropdown menu. If you do not have a USCIS online account, see our How to Create a USCIS Online Account page. Some people may not have access to this feature, see the Specific Procedures for Certain Populations section for more information.If you have a pending, approved, or previously filed case with USCIS, you may change your address using your USCIS online account even if you initially filed your benefit request by mail.NOTE: If you use your USCIS online account to change your address, you must enter the receipt numbers for each pending benefit request to apply the address change. Providing receipt numbers helps ensure that we update your address where needed and that you continue to receive important correspondence and benefits related to these cases from USCIS without delay.
How to change your address with USCIS by mail
You also may file a paper Form AR-11 by mail to change your address. This meets the legal requirement to notify USCIS of a change of address. However, because filing a paper-based Form AR-11 does not provide for an automated update to your address in USCIS systems, we strongly encourage requestors to use the self-service change of address tool available in their USCIS online account when reporting a change of address.
