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Where and how do I mail the petition?

Key answer

The address depends on three things: which forms you file (with or without premium), the state where you plan to work (states are split between lockboxes), and the carrier - USPS and commercial couriers have different addresses. Always verify the current address on uscis.gov before mailing. From abroad, use an international courier.

Community answers

The answers below are translated from the original Russian - the language of the community chats.

  • Three things determine where to send EB-1: which forms you submit and whether there is premium processing; where you plan to work - the states are divided into two groups; which mail you send - the addresses differ for regular mail and commercial couriers.

  • You can send it internationally from abroad - even from countries where it's difficult, options are found. Often, friends or acquaintances in the USA are asked to forward the package by domestic mail.

  • Subscribe to SMS notifications: they arrive about a week to a week and a half earlier than the paper receipt. If the filing is paid (premium), it is usually registered faster.

The answers are anonymized community experience from the public chats, not legal advice. Officers may decide similar cases differently.

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