USCIS warns immigrants: Update home address within 10 days or risk missing documents
USCIS has issued a reminder that immigrants must report address changes within 10 days of moving to avoid missing critical immigration documents. The agency clarified that updating an address with the USPS does not automatically update USCIS records, and recommends using their online portal for the fastest processing.
Why it matters
Failure to comply with this administrative requirement can lead to missed legal notices, potentially jeopardizing an individual's immigration status or benefit applications.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reminded immigrants and visa holders in the United States that they must report a change of address within 10 days of moving, warning that failure to do so could result in missed immigration notices and documents. As per the agency, anyone with a pending immigration benefit request should notify USCIS of an address change as soon as possible to ensure they continue receiving correspondence and benefits without delays. The requirement applies to most foreign nationals in the United States, although A and G visa holders and visa waiver visitors are exempt.USCIS warns of missed immigration documentsUSCIS also clarified that changing the address within the United States Postal Service (USPS) only is not sufficient as USPS does not update the USCIS records automatically or forward the mail sent by the immigration agency.
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