USCIS: Immigrants Must Update Address in 10 Days
USCIS reminds immigrants to report address changes within 10 days. Here’s what Green Card and other immigration applicants need to know.
Immigrants Get 10 Days To Update Address
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reminded immigrants and other foreign nationals in the US that they must report a change of address within 10 days of moving. The agency also warned that updating an address with the US Postal Service does not automatically update immigration records with USCIS.
What Happens If You Do Not Update Your Address?
USCIS says failing to update an address can create problems with ongoing immigration matters, including:
- Missed USCIS notices and correspondence
- Delays in immigration cases
- Problems receiving immigration documents
- Important case-related information being sent to an old address
The 10-day reporting requirement applies to people required to register under US immigration law, with certain exceptions including A and G visa holders and visa waiver visitors.
How Can Immigrants Update Their Address With USCIS?
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How Can Immigrants Update Their Address With USCIS?
USCIS encourages immigrants to report address changes through their USCIS online account using the Enterprise Change of Address tool. For applicants with existing cases, the update should be linked to each relevant case.
When updating the address, applicants should:
- Provide receipt numbers for each pending benefit request.
- Use the USCIS online account where eligible.
- Submit Form AR-11 by mail if using the paper process.
- Remember that a paper AR-11 filing does not automatically update the address associated with pending applications or petitions.
This makes the online update particularly important for immigrants with active USCIS cases.
Does USPS Address Change Update USCIS Records?
No. Updating an address with USPS does not update the address held by USCIS, and USPS will not forward USCIS mail to the new address. Immigrants are therefore responsible for updating their information with both USCIS and USPS.
For people pursuing a United States Green Card, US permanent residency or other immigration benefits, keeping USCIS records current is important to ensure that case notices and immigration documents reach the correct address.
For official instructions on reporting an address change, visit the USCIS Change of Address page.
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