Yes—file a separate USPS Change of Address for your other mail, but make sure USCIS itself has your friend’s address as the EAD mailing address because USCIS says USPS will not forward USCIS mail.

How to Change Your Address

If you have filed an immigration benefit request with USCIS, you must notify USCIS of any changes of address as soon as possible to ensure you receive all correspondence and benefits without delay. Additionally, all aliens in the United States must report a change of address to USCIS within 10 days of moving. This reporting requirement does not apply to A and G visa holders and visa waiver visitors. Changing your address with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will not change your address with USCIS and USPS will not forward your mail from USCIS. Please update your information with both USCIS and USPS.

Changing Your Address Online

NOTE : If you use your USCIS online account to change your address, you must enter the receipt numbers for each pending benefit request to apply the address change. Providing receipt numbers helps ensure that we update your address where needed and that you continue to receive important correspondence and benefits related to these cases from USCIS without delay.

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Is your current mailing address the same as your physical address? NOTE: If you answered “No” to Item Number 6., provide your physical address below.

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USCIS mails secure identity documents through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to the address provided on a benefit request, unless the requestor requested that USCIS send any secure identity document to the U.S. business address of the attorney of record or accredited representative. If a mailing address changes after a benefit request is filed, the requestor should update it online with USCIS and USPS as soon as possible to ensure he or she receives any secure identity documents USCIS sends in the mail. If more than one application or petition is pending, the requestor should ensure that USCIS updates the address on all pending benefit requests.

Tracking Delivery; Mailing Address; Lost or Missing Mail

You should ensure your mailbox is labeled with your name, especially if you live in a building with multiple units, such as an apartment building. Sign into your USCIS online account to receive automatic updates, including your U.S. Postal Service (USPS) tracking number when we mail your card or travel document. If your USPS tracking information shows your package was delivered but you have not received it, follow the steps recommended by USPS on the Find Missing Mail webpage.

Form Details

We will mail your work permit to the address you provided in your application if your application is approved. After we approve a Form I-765, your EAD card should be produced within 2 weeks. We will mail your EAD card via U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Priority Mail. Please allow a total of 30 days from approval before inquiring with USCIS.

Premium Processing Timeframes

If you request premium processing, we guarantee that we will take adjudicative action on the case within the time periods described below, or we will refund the premium processing fee: 30 business days for Form I-765;

Standard Forward Mail & Change of Address

If you're moving, submit a permanent change of address request so your USPS ® mail is properly rerouted to your new address. Pay the $1.25 identity verification fee. Your change of address order only changes your mailing address with the Post Office.

Covered Cases; Changing Your Own Address

To comply with confidentiality protections required by law, USCIS has special procedures in place if you previously filed or have a pending or approved benefit request as: A Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitioner; An applicant for T nonimmigrant status; A petitioner for U nonimmigrant status; An applicant for employment authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse on Form I-765v ; or An applicant for an abuse waiver filed on Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence . You must explicitly request an address change for each form or application that you have pending.