USCIS Provides Notice on Direct Mail Filing with the Chicago Lockbox, Effective December 1, 2004

According to a USCIS Federal Register notice published November 19, Direct Mail Filing will require that certain I-485, I-765, and I-131 filings be submitted directly to the Chicago lockbox. The notice provides that there will be two phases of implementation, based on the state of residence. Phase One states will commence on December 1, 2004, and Phase Two states will commence on April 1, 2004.