People who come to the United States as immigrants have many rules to follow. One of these is that they have to keep their address current with immigration authorities. The most prevalent reason for ensuring you have an up-to-date address is because immigration agencies rely heavily on mailed notices, some of which are time sensitive.
If you don’t have a current address on file with the immigration authorities, notices may not reach you in time for you to take care of the matters that are affecting your case. In some cases, you may miss mandatory appointments, which could potentially lead to deportation.
What types of information are sent out via mail?
Immigration agencies will send out requests for evidence, appointment notices, interview scheduling, and final decisions. Some decisions that are made about your case may need your input, so it’s critical that you pay close attention when you receive the notices. In most cases, there is a deadline included that you need to comply with.
When should an address be changed?
Ideally, the address change should occur as soon as possible after the move. There are specific deadlines, but the actual deadline depends on a host of factors. In most cases, it isn’t difficult to change your address. Many people can take care of this online, but make sure that you enter the new information correctly to avoid any complications.
Failing to update their address is a simple oversight that sometimes happens during a move, but the immigration authorities may not see it that way. Put the change of address notification on your to-do list for the move. If you fail to report the new address or have any related immigration concerns, you should speak to someone familiar with these matters.