US immigration warns migrants in America to update new home addresses within 10 days of moving 

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a public warning to immigrants across the country, urging them to update their home address within 10 days of moving or risk missing important mail concerning their immigration status.

The warning comes amid growing confusion among migrants who assume that updating their address with the United States Postal Service (USPS) automatically notifies USCIS. The agency clarified that it operates separately and does not receive updates from USPS.

“Changing your address with the @USPS will not change your address with USCIS and USPS will not forward your mail from USCIS 

You must notify USCIS within 10 Days if you have a new address,” it said in a post on X.

USCIS said migrants must update their address with both agencies to avoid delays or missed appointments.

“Please update your information with both USCIS and USPS. 

“Submit your change of address today: uscis.gov/addresschange,” they stated. 

Not updating your address can cause you to miss important mail, including interview notices, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), or case decisions

Those that must update their address with USCIS include all non-U.S. citizens living in the United States, except for A and G visa holders and Visa Waiver Program visitors.

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. 

Once completed, your address will be updated almost immediately in USCIS systems.

Note: The paper method doesn’t automatically update your address for all cases. If you use this method, you may need to call USCIS or take additional steps.