I plan to move from one place to another in the same city. I have applied for 1-130 and K3 in May. Should i tell the USCIS about the change of address or just keep my mouth shut and stick to the the same old address regardless of my new address. The reason i am asking is that the USCIS is so screwed up and i simply dont wanna delay my case more with the change of address. I dont know the ramifications of telling or not telling about the address change? Can someone help me understand this question plz ?

It's easy. I just did it myself. Just call the USCIS 800 number and speak with an operator. They will take your address change down and update the address for both cases. (Just be sure to ASK them to note the change for both case numbers.) You will know your address has been changed successfully when you receive a notice in the mail confirming the change.

Don't worry, it won't mess anything up. Good luck!

Actually.. that is not good enough.... You also need to send a letter to the Service Center that is processing your case.

USCIS told me when I called that I did not need to send a letter, so I didn't. We have had no problems.

And you believed the Misinformation Line...

Trust me... Send a letter to any Service Center or DO that is processing your case...

I concur with Zyggy. There is many occasions where addresses have not been changed by just calling the NCSC number, which has caused grief for the petitioner when correspondence is sent to the old address.

Thanx folks for ur replies but " is there any problem with that if I just change the address at post office to forward my mail at my new address without even bothering to tell USCIS." HOW can USCIS find out that i have changed the address. This is clealrly due to my utter lack of confidence in USCIS !

The post office will not forward any correspondence from USCIS.

That is correct...the post office will NOT forward information from USCIS. Wouldn't you want to update your address so that information they send will come directly to your new address & avoid delays anyway? I strongly suggest updating it with them.

Separately, as I mentioned, I changed my address awhile ago and they have confirmed the change by letter, plus all correspondence has come to my new address successfully. Write them a letter if it makes you feel better...this is just my experience.

I maybe wrong so maybe aussie can shed some lieght, but I think they also have to know correct address for thier records, by failing to notify them you may be going against the law and possibly have to face some sort of ramifications on the visa process. Just thought I read that somewhere, and it clearly states it in thier message on the USCIS phone, that any person who moves is obligated to let them know withing 10 days of move. I personally wouldnt jeopardize anything. Good luck!

Sherry

Sherry,

What you have read is correct - for an immigrant or pending immigrant who is in the USA.

Not relevant to khattak's question.

Yodrak

Thanks Yodrak,

Couldnt remeber where I read it, and how it exactly was phrased, but knew it was there.


Sherry

Thanx alot folks for making a point.
I was under the impression that i can re-route my USCIS mail through USPS BUT i m very thankful to you guys for letting me know that it is not possible. I will change my address over the phone as well as send a letter. Hope it will not delay my process any more.