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Update to Filing Location for U Nonimmigrant-Based Form I-485

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Summary

The filing location for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, for U nonimmigrants has been changed to the Nebraska Service Center. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 12, 2023, and any applications sent to the Vermont Service Center after that date will be rejected and returned. The updated address has been posted on the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-485 page.

Q&As

What form must U nonimmigrants applying to become lawful permanent residents file?
U nonimmigrants applying to become lawful permanent residents must file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

Where must U nonimmigrants now file Form I-485?
U nonimmigrants must now file Form I-485 only at the Nebraska Service Center.

What is the postal address for USCIS Nebraska Service Center?
The postal address for USCIS Nebraska Service Center is USCIS P.O. Box 87426 Lincoln, NE 68501-7526.

What is the delivery address for FedEx, UPS, and DHL?
The delivery address for FedEx, UPS, and DHL is USCIS Attn: 485U VAWA 850 S St. Lincoln, NE 68508-1225.

When must applications filed at the Vermont Service Center be postmarked?
Applications filed at the Vermont Service Center must be postmarked on or before April 12, 2023.

AI Comments

👍 USCIS has updated the filing address for Form I-485, making it easier for U nonimmigrants to become lawful permanent residents.

👎 Applications filed at the Vermont Service Center must be postmarked on or before April 12, 2023, or they will be rejected and returned.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about the update to the filing location for U Nonimmigrant-Based Form I-485. U nonimmigrants applying to become lawful permanent residents must now file Form I-485 only at the Nebraska Service Center and not at the Vermont Service Center. Any applications filed at the Vermont Service Center must be postmarked on or before April 12, 2023. After that date, USCIS will reject and return any application, secure identity documents, and other correspondence.

Friend: That's interesting. What are the implications of this change?

Me: Well, it means that U nonimmigrants applying to become lawful permanent residents need to be aware of the new filing location and make sure to file their applications on time. It also means that USCIS will be more strict in enforcing the deadline, as they will reject and return any applications filed after the deadline. Finally, it's important for U nonimmigrants to make sure that their applications, secure identity documents, and other correspondence are sent to the correct address, or else they may not be processed.

Action items

Update your filing address for Form I-485 to the Nebraska Service Center.
Ensure that any applications filed at the Vermont Service Center are postmarked on or before April 12, 2023.
Include a Form G-28 with any accompanying documents to ensure they are sent to the correct address.

Technical terms

Form I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. This form is used by nonimmigrants to apply for lawful permanent residence in the United States.
USCIS Nebraska Service Center: The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Nebraska Service Center is a processing center for immigration applications and petitions.
USPS: United States Postal Service.
FedEx, UPS, and DHL: Delivery services.
Form G-28: Form G-28 is a form used by attorneys and accredited representatives to provide information about their representation of a client in an immigration matter.