The Importance of Updating Your Address with USCIS

As an applicant navigating the U.S. immigration system, keeping your address current with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is crucial. Failing to do so can lead to missed correspondence, delayed processing, or even jeopardizing your immigration status. Here’s what you need to know.

Why Updating Your Address Matters

USCIS sends critical updates, notices, and documents—like biometric appointment letters or green cards—by mail. If they don’t have your current address, you might miss these vital communications.

How to Update Your Address

Changing your address with USCIS is straightforward:

1. Online: Visit your USCIS online account and submit a change of address online through your account. This will update your for pending applications.
2. By Mail: If online access isn’t an option, you can complete Form AR-11, Alien’s Change of Address Card, and mail it to USCIS.
3. For Pending Cases: If you have ongoing applications, update your address directly with those case numbers through the online portal to ensure proper routing.

Pro Tips

• Double-check your address for accuracy before submitting.
• If you’ve hired an attorney, inform them of your move so they can ensure all correspondence is managed properly.
• Keep confirmation of your address change for your records.

Being proactive with your address updates ensures smooth communication with USCIS and helps you stay on track with your immigration journey. Don’t let a simple oversight cause unnecessary delays or complications!

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