How to PROPERLY change your address
Who and how must be notified of a change of address
First, let’s go over the abbreviations:
EOIR - Executive Office for Immigration Review. Also known as DOJ - Department of Justice, or simply the court
ICE - Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “ICE” includes:
- Prosecutor in court (Principal Legal Advisor), also DHS
- various officers, including those in detention facilities, local offices, etc.
USCIS - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or simply the immigration service
ISAP - a third-party organization assisting ICE in monitoring immigrants
How do I know WHO I need to notify about a change of address?
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If you have parole status (DT or UHP)
(Form I-94 or equivalents)
or an alternative to detention (ATD),
that is, if you entered through Mexico -
you must notify: ICE
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If you have
Form I-862*
Notice to Appear:
EOIR and ICE
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If you have
Form I-385:
ICE
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If you have
Form I-860:
ICE and USCIS
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If you entered on a visa:
USCIS
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If you filed any form with USCIS
(for example, I-589 or I-765):
USCIS
It is possible that you fall under several conditions at once.
Thus, for example, if you entered through Mexico,
were issued I-94 and I-862, and filed Form I-765,
then upon moving you must notify
EOIR, ICE, and USCIS.
* Note:
If your I-862 has not yet been sent to the court
and you are not in the
court system,
there is no point in notifying the court,
as it does not have your information.
However, just in case,
you may still do so.
HOW to notify about a change of address?
EOIR
You must complete
Form EOIR-33/IC
and send it to the court.
This can be done online at the following link:
respondentaccess.eoir.justice.gov/en/forms/eoir33ic/
You may also do this in paper form
by downloading, completing, and mailing
Form EOIR-33/IC to your court.
Download the PDF version at the following link:
www.justice.gov/eoir/media/1341856/dl?inline
You can find your court address
on Form I-862 or at the following link:
acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/
You must also send a copy to the
prosecutor:
www.ice.gov/contact/field-offices?office=12#
ICE
The agency can be notified of a change of address online:
portal.ice.gov/ocoa
USCIS
There are two ways to notify USCIS of a change of address:
USCIS strongly recommends
updating your address online through your account
ISAP and ICE officers
Contact your officer or office
and report the change of address.
This can be done via the Bi SmartLink app,
by phone, email, or in person at the office.
Attention!
Notifying your officer of a change of address
DOES NOT notify the court,
the prosecutor (ICE as an agency),
or USCIS.
The officer will not complete the previous steps for you.
In addition, do not forget to notify
your bank, DMV,
insurance companies, etc.
It will also be useful to
set up USPS mail forwarding to your new address
FAQ
- When must I notify?
EOIR and ICE - within 5 days after moving.
USCIS - within 10 days
- Should one family member notify for everyone, or each separately?
Each family member separately
- If I am not under any supervision, do I still need to notify ICE?
YES
- If I moved to a neighboring house, do I need to notify?
YES
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If I notified the court and ICE in the new state, when will my court be transferred?
Notifying about a change of address does not automatically transfer the court.
To
transfer the court,
you must file a motion
Motion to change Venue.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Translations are provided for convenience and may contain errors or omissions. For guidance on your specific situation, always consult official sources or a qualified attorney.
