Recently I was asked about the proper address for the N-400. Why are there two addresses for each region?
Most Express Mail or Courier companies (ie FedEX, UPS, DHL, etc) will not deliver to a PO Box. If an applicant wants to send their N-400 via Express Mail, USCIS provides a street address for each region.
If an applicant send his/her N-400 via US mail (USPS), they must add extra postage because the package weighs more than an ounce**. Put in the large envelope:
- the N-400
- 2 passport-sized photos
- a copy of the front and back of the legal Permanent Resident Card
- plus a check for $675*
Some people also add a return receipt and insurance. Before you put the N-400 in the envelope, MAKE TWO COPIES OF YOUR N-400 (the first for back-up, the second for practice. TAKE THE SSN OFF THE PRACTICE COPY).
UPDATED 09-21-2021
You generally have two options for filing your Form N-400 with USCIS:
- Online, or
- By mail (paper).
Filing your Form N-400 online
You must create a USCIS online account to file your Form N-400 online. Having an online account will also allow you to:
- Pay your filing fee online;
- Check the status of your case;
- Receive notifications and case updates;
- View personalized case completion date estimates;
- Respond to requests for evidence; and
- Manage your contact information, including updating your address.
Note for Attorneys and Accredited Representatives: You can also create an online account, which will allow you to manage all of your clients’ applications in one place.
Filing your Form N-400 by mail
If you are applying based on being a current or former member of the military, a spouse of a current member of the military, or a close relative of a deceased member of the military, do not use this chart. Go to section 3 below to see where you must mail your form.
All other applicants must use the chart below.
If you submit Form N-400 on paper, you will receive a USCIS Account Acceptance Notice in the mail with instructions on how to create an online account to track and manage your case. We will process your application even if you do not create an online account, but we encourage you to create and access your online account. We will continue to mail you copies of notifications about your case.
If you live in: | Mail your form to: |
|---|---|
Alaska | USCIS Phoenix Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS |
If you live in: | Mail your form to: |
Alabama | USCIS Dallas Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS |
If you live in: | Mail your form to: |
Illinois | USCIS Chicago Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS |
Military Members
If you are applying based on being a current or former member of the military; a spouse of a current member of the military; or a spouse, parent or child of a deceased member of the military, you may file your Form N-400 online or by mail. If you choose to file by mail, send your application to the location listed below:
USCIS Chicago Lockbox
U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
USCIS
Attn: Military N-400
P.O. Box 4446
Chicago, IL 60680-4446
FedEx, UPS, or DHL deliveries:
USCIS
Attn: Military N-400 (Box 4446)
131 S. Dearborn, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
If you submit Form N-400 on paper, you will receive a USCIS Account Acceptance Notice in the mail with instructions on how to create an online account to track and manage your case. We will process your application even if you do not create an online account, but we encourage you to create and access your online account. We will continue to mail you copies of notifications about your case.
Filing Tips: Go to our Form Filing Tips page for information on how to help ensure we will accept your application.
Don’t forget to sign your form. We will reject any unsigned form.
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