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USCIS updates filing location for Forms I-918 and I-485 for applicants filing for U nonimmigrant status

  1. Original Date Announced

    June 29, 2020

    Applicants for U status residing in certain states must file Form I-918, form I-918 Supplement A, and form I-918 Supplement B at the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) instead of the Vermont Service Center (VSC). Similarly, some U nonimmigrants applying for adjustment of status (Form I-485) also must file at the NSC. Unlike the VSC, the NSC address for mailed applications does not specify the I-918 or VAWA unit, while the address provided for private delivery services does include that specificity. Petitioners have a 30-day grace period through July 30 to file above forms at previous service centers. After that date, USCIS may reject any Form I-918 or related forms sent to the incorrect service center. [ID #1036]

    Go to article on uscis.gov 2020.06.29 Where to file form I-918 2020.06.29 Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-485
  2. Effective Date

    June 29, 2020
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  4. Biden Administration Action: Modified

    May 3, 2021

    2021.06.02 USCIS Announces Pilot Program for Credit Card Payments Using Form G-1450 When Filing Form I-485

    This Biden administration policy modifies the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.

    On June 2, 2021, USCIS announced that it launched a pilot program on May 3, 2021 at the Nebraska Service Center, allowing U nonimmigrant visa applicants to submit credit card payments using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, when filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

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  5. Biden Administration Action: Modified

    April 4, 2024

    I-918 Mailing Instructions

    This Biden Administration action modifies the policy identified in this entry.

    As of April 4, 2024, the USCIS website instructing U-visa petitioners submitting Form I-918 includes the full mailing address and "attn:" line for both service centers and methods of delivery.

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Current Status

Partially in effect

Most Recent Action

April 4, 2024 Action: Modified I-918 Mailing Instructions
May 3, 2021
Acted on by Biden Administration
April 4, 2024
Acted on by Biden Administration

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Forms and Information Collection
Agencies Affected: USCIS

Pre Trump-Era Policies

  • June 12, 2015

    USCIS and DOS discuss best practices for filing U petitions and for U nonimmigrants filing adjustment of status applications.

    Go to article on dhs.gov

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