The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced a significant update that impacts the filing process for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing when filed concurrently with Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers. Effective November 13, 2023, this change involves transitioning the filing location from USCIS service centers to USCIS lockboxes, marking a strategic move to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Efficiency-driven Transition
As part of USCIS’s ongoing efforts to modernize and streamline its processes, the transition of filing locations aims to digitize the system and minimize the footprint at service centers. This change primarily applies to newly filed Forms I-140 submitted at the same time as Form I-907.
Important Exceptions
It’s important to note that this change does not apply if you are filing Form I-907 for a currently pending Form I-140 or if you are filing Form I-140 with an associated application such as Form I-765, Form I-131, or Form I-485. USCIS will soon announce filing location changes for these specific forms; however, for now, they should be filed with the service centers, as indicated on the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker page.
Address Changes and Timeline
Starting November 13, 2023, the new addresses for mailing Form I-140 and Form I-907 together to USCIS are as follows:
For beneficiaries working in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed Forces, California, Colorado, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Marshall Islands, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, US Virgin Islands, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming:
USCIS Phoenix Lockbox: U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Attn: Premium I-140 P.O. Box 21500 Phoenix, AZ 85036-1500
FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: Premium I-140 (Box 21500) 2108 E. Elliot Rd. Tempe, AZ 85284-1806
For beneficiaries working in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin:
USCIS Elgin Lockbox: U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Attn: Premium I-140 P.O. Box 4008 Carol Stream, IL 60197-4008
FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: Premium I-140 (Box 4008) 2500 Westfield Drive Elgin, IL 60124-7836
It’s essential to adapt to these changes promptly, as USCIS will reject any Form I-907 filed with Form I-140 received at the previous service center address after December 13, 2023.
Conclusion
Staying informed about these USCIS updates is crucial for a seamless immigration filing process. Ensure compliance with the new filing locations to avoid any disruptions and delays. USCIS remains committed to enhancing efficiency and providing a smoother experience for immigrants navigating the immigration process. Keep an eye out for further announcements regarding filing location changes for associated forms, and stay proactive in adapting to these updates for a successful immigration journey.
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