USCIS address mix-up: Approved permit work might go to wrong attorney. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my address on file. I just got my permit work approved yesterday, but I'm worried about where they'll send it. I want to make sure it goes to my new attorney and not the old one. Also, when I checked my profile, my address looks correct with the apartment number, but the agent I spoke to said it's missing. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do?
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Hiroshi Nakamura
Congrats on getting your permit work approved! 🎉 That's a big step. As for the address issue, it sounds like there might be a glitch in their system. Have you tried calling them back to speak with a different agent? Sometimes you get different answers depending on who you talk to.
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GamerGirl99
•Thanks! Yeah, I'm thinking about calling again. It's just frustrating because I can clearly see my apartment number in my profile. I'm worried about important documents going to the wrong place.
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Isabella Costa
•Classic government efficiency at work 🙄 One hand doesn't know what the other is doing. Good luck getting a straight answer!
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Malik Jenkins
I had a similar issue last year. turns out there was a discrepancy between what I could see on my end and what the agents could see on theirs. It's annoying, but you might want to just update your address again to be safe. Better than risking important docs going to the wrong place.
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Freya Andersen
Quick question - when you say you put your apartment number on the same line as the street, did you format it like this: "123 Main St Apt 815"? Sometimes the system can be picky about formatting.
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GamerGirl99
•Yeah, that's exactly how I formatted it. Should I have put the apartment number on a separate line?
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Freya Andersen
•Nah, you did it right. That's the standard format they prefer. Weird that it's not showing up for them. Definitely call back and ask them to double-check.
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Eduardo Silva
Ugh, dealing with USCIS can be such a headache. I swear their systems are held together with duct tape and prayers. 🤦♂️ My advice? Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every change, every conversation. It might come in handy later if there's any confusion.
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Leila Haddad
•This 👆 Seriously, keep a paper trail of everything. It's saved my butt more than once when dealing with immigration stuff.
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Emma Johnson
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Ravi Patel
•Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work? I've spent hours on hold before.
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Emma Johnson
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Astrid Bergström
•Wait, we have to PAY to talk to a government agency now? That's messed up. 😤
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Emma Johnson
•I get it, but think about how much your time is worth. I'd rather pay $20 than waste half a day on hold.
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PixelPrincess
Listen up, because I've been through this rodeo before. Here's what you need to do: 1. Call USCIS back and speak to a different agent. Explain the discrepancy between what you see and what they see. 2. Ask them to read back your entire address as it appears in their system. This way, you can catch any errors. 3. If there is indeed an error, request that they update it right then and there. Get a confirmation number for this change. 4. Follow up with an written request through their online system. This creates a paper trail. 5. Regarding your attorney change, make sure you've filed Form G-28 for your new attorney. This ensures they're recognized as your legal representative. 6. If possible, try to get written confirmation about where they'll send your approved permit work. 7. Keep checking your online account for any updates or notices. Remember, persistence is key when dealing with USCIS. Don't be afraid to escalate if you're not getting clear answers. Good luck!
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GamerGirl99
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. Really appreciate you taking the time to write all this out.
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Omar Farouk
•This guy USCISes 😎 Solid advice right here.
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Chloe Martin
have u tried faxing them? I kno it sounds old school but sometimes that gets faster results than calling or online stuff
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Diego Fernández
Just wondering, how long did it take for your permit work to get approved? I'm still waiting on mine and getting anxious.
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GamerGirl99
•It took about 3 months for me. Hang in there!
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