First, let’s clarify the abbreviations:
EOIR - Executive Office for Immigration Review. It is part of the DOJ (Department of Justice) - in simple terms, the court.
ICE - Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “ICE” includes:
- the prosecutor in court (Principal Legal Advisor), also referred to as DHS
- various officers, including those in detention centers, local offices, etc.
USCIS - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or simply the immigration agency.
ISAP - a third-party organization that helps ICE monitor immigrants.
• How do I know who I need to notify about my address change?
- If you have parole status (DT or UHP) (Form I-94 or similar) or an Alternative to Detention (ATD), meaning if you came through Mexico, you need to notify: ICE.
- If you have Form I-862* Notice to Appear: EOIR and ICE.
- If you have Form I-385: ICE.
- If you have Form I-860: ICE and USCIS.
- If you entered on a visa: USCIS.
- If you filed any form with USCIS (for example I-589 or I-765): USCIS.
So, for example, if you came through Mexico, received I-94 and I-862, and filed Form I-765, then after moving you must notify 3 agencies: EOIR, ICE, and USCIS.
* Note: if your I-862 has not been filed with the court yet and you are not in the court system, notifying the court may not be useful because it does not have your records. However, to be safe, you still can do it.
• How do I notify about a change of address?
EOIR - you must complete Form EOIR-33/IC and send it to the court. You can do this online here:
respondentaccess.eoir.justice.gov/en/forms/eoir33ic/
You can also do it on paper - download, complete, and mail Form EOIR-33/IC to your court.
PDF version:
www.justice.gov/eoir/form-eoir-33-eoir-immigration-court-listing
You can find your court address on Form I-862 or here:
acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/
You must also send a copy to the prosecutor:
www.ice.gov/contact/field-offices?office=12#
ICE - attention: since June 13, 2023, you can notify ICE of an address change online.
The new online tool will tell you whether you also need to notify the court.
Notify ICE here:
https://portal.ice.gov/ocoa
USCIS - there are two ways to notify USCIS of an address change:
- file Form AR-11 (online): egov.uscis.gov/coa/displayCOAForm.do
- in your USCIS online account: myaccount.uscis.gov/
ISAP and ICE officers - contact your officer or office and report your new address. You can do this, for example, through the Bi SmartLink app, by phone, email, or in person.
How to contact an ICE officer
Important: telling your officer your new address does not notify the court, the prosecutor (ICE as an agency), or USCIS. The officer will not complete the steps above for you.
Also remember to update your address with your bank, DMV, insurance, etc.
It can also help to set up USPS mail forwarding to your new address.
FAQ:
Q: When do I have to notify them?
A: EOIR and ICE - within 5 days after moving. USCIS - within 10 days.
Q: Should one family member notify for everyone, or each person separately?
A: Separately for each family member.
Q: If I have no supervision/control, do I still need to notify ICE?
A: Yes.
Q: If I moved to the house next door, do I need to notify them?
A: Yes.
Q: If I notified the court and ICE in the new state, when will my court be moved?
A: An address change notice does not move your case automatically. To move your court, you must file a Motion to change Venue.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration rules may change. For guidance on your specific situation, always consult official sources or a qualified attorney.
