randomstairs

Thanks to everyone who responded! I've just read on USCIS website that when you open an online account and file online you can "Access every notice we send you; " (https://www.uscis.gov/file-online/benefits-of-a-uscis-online-account). So does anyone know how reliable this is? If every notice, like the interview notice, is available in your online account, I won't worry about opening the PO Box or hiring an attorney. To those who had filed online, have you received every notice in your account? Thanks!

Oh, I see. I only knew about the 3 months prior to filing the N-400. In this case I am not gonna change the district until the whole process is over. Good to know!

Thanks! I'm not expecting to move to another state but it might happen.

Hi All, I'll be filing for naturalization soon, based on five years in the LPR status. I plan to do it online and by myself, i.e. without the attorney. I do have a few concerns I'd like to get some advice on. 1) Mailing address. I’m renting on the month-to-month basis so my mailing (and residence) address is not guaranteed to remain the same for the duration of the naturalization process. It’s my understanding that the USCIS is inconsistent with applying the mailing address change, so there’s a risk of the critical mail arriving to the old address (I’m assuming the current landlord would most likely request the return of any mail to the sander and I would have no access to it – long story...) To play it safe, I'm thinking of renting a PO Box just for USCIS mail (the home address will of course be my current address). I'm seeing mixed opinions on this, with some online lawyers warning against it and others approving the idea. What do you think? Anyone experienced with PO Box and USCIS? 2) Attorney. One solution of the above issue would be to hire a lawyer (so that they would also receive the mail). I see no other pressing need for one, but if that’s the only safe way, I'll do it. However, I also really want to file online (as advised by USCIS too) so that I could manage my account (add new evidence, for example). Do attorneys, generally, allow that? I don’t want to completely depend on the potential law office for all my communication and for managing of my case (I heard at least one horror story related to that). Do you think it's worth hiring a lawyer just to secure a second mailing address?

Problem solved. Mail in the certificate. You can try submitting it online on top of mailing it. I'd imagine the latter option is faster and I don't see any harm in doing both.