Government & courts
How do I mail documents to USCIS?
Updated · By the SendMyLettersOnline team
Mail forms to the address on that form's "Where to file" page on uscis.gov, and send responses to a Request for Evidence to the address on the RFE notice itself. USCIS often lists one address for USPS and a different one for FedEx, UPS or DHL, so match the address to the carrier, and use a trackable service such as Certified Mail.
Many forms can now be filed online with a USCIS account, which avoids mailing entirely; check the USCIS list of forms available to file online first.
| What you are sending | Address source | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New application or petition | The form's page on uscis.gov, section "Where to file" | Address can depend on your state and eligibility category |
| Response to a Request for Evidence (RFE) | The RFE notice | Follow the RFE's instructions on what to include |
| Courier delivery (FedEx, UPS, DHL) | The courier address on the same "Where to file" page | Don't send couriers to a P.O. box address |
| Change of address | Online change-of-address tool on uscis.gov | Usually no mailing needed |
Before you mail
- Use the current edition of the form and read its instructions.
- Check fee and payment options on the form's page. We can't enclose checks or money orders, so filings that need a mailed payment must be sent another way.
- Check signature requirements in the form instructions.
- Send copies of supporting documents unless the instructions ask for originals.
When an online mailer fits
A US print-and-mail service works well for letters and fee-free submissions made of copies, such as many RFE responses and letters to a USCIS office, especially if you are abroad or have no printer. You get USPS tracking and a proof-of-mailing PDF.
Quick answers
How do I mail documents to USCIS?
Use the address from the form's "Where to file" page (or your RFE notice), pick the USPS or courier address that matches how you send it, and keep tracking.
Should I send USCIS forms by certified mail?
Tracking is strongly recommended. Certified Mail gives you a dated receipt and delivery record; any trackable service lets you confirm delivery.
Can I mail immigration documents from my computer?
Yes, for letters and copies: upload a PDF and we print and mail it by Certified Mail. If your filing needs a check or other enclosure we can't print, mail it yourself.
How to send a letter to a consulate?
Consulates abroad aren't reachable by US domestic mail. Use the contact options on the consulate's website.
What to do next
Upload your RFE response or letter as a PDF and we mail it to the USCIS address by Certified Mail with tracking.
Mail to USCISSources
- USCIS: All forms (each form page has "Where to file")
- USCIS: Filing guidance
- USCIS: Forms available to file online
Checked: . General information, not legal advice. Fees and rules change: confirm current values at the official links above.