India, Sept. 26 -- Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, nearly all foreign nationals are required to report a change of address to USCIS within 10 days of moving. Setting up mail forwarding with the US Postal Service does not automatically update immigration records and may result in severe consequences, including application denials or removal proceedings.

Core Rule & Consequences

Under Section 265 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), almost all non-U.S. citizens must notify USCIS of an address change within 10 days of relocation. Failure to comply is a serious violation that can result in:

Severe case delays or missing critical notifications (e.g., Requests for Evidence, fingerprinting appointments, or interview notice...