How to change your address with the government when you move

The government says asylum seekers have to update their address with the government when they move. If you want to continue with your asylum case and receive documents by mail, it is important to update your address. That way, the government will have your correct address and can send you important documents in the mail such as hearing or interview notices, or your work permit card.

Each immigration agency has a separate process for updating your address.

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If you submitted an asylum, work permit, or other application to USCIS:

  • You can update your address through an online USCIS account or by mail.

  • Find more instructions here.

• Immigration Court. If you have a case in immigration court:

  • You can update your address online on this immigration court website. For instructions on how to fill out the form, watch this video. Or find more options.

  • If you moved far away, you may also wish to submit a Motion to Change Venue to request to move your case to a court closer to you. This is optional.

  • If you are not sure if you have a case in immigration court, read more here.

• Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). If you appealed to the BIA after an immigration judge denied your case:

  • You can update your address online on this BIA website.

  • Find more options here.

• ICE or ISAP. If you have check-ins with ICE or ISAP:

  • You can update your address in person during your next check-in, using the online tool to update your address with ICE, or by phone at 833-383-1465.

  • If you want to continue to pursue your immigration case, ICE may tell you to get permission before moving. Read more information here.

If you are an ASAP member, you do NOT need to change your address with ASAP. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is a nonprofit organization and is not part of the U.S. government.