USCIS Account upon IV Issuance

[Karen2021 3]

Once we are given approval (Immigrant Visa Issued) will we need to open up a new USCIS account or can we use the existing account that we had first opened when filing the I-130? I am getting mixed answers from people. Some said no new account is necessary, some said existing account, and others said that they opened up a new account because they needed to change their address. 

Edited April 28 by Karen2021

[pushbrk 12,822]

3 hours ago, Karen2021 said:

Once we are given approval (Immigrant Visa Issued) will we need to open up a new USCIS account or can we use the existing account that we had first opened when filing the I-130? I am getting mixed answers from people. Some said no new account is necessary, some said existing account, and others said that they opened up a new account because they needed to change their address. 

Don't know why you would need a new account.

[Karen2021 3]

19 hours ago, pushbrk said:

Don't know why you would need a new account.

Just making sure since some people on Reddit were giving me mixed answers. Is it advised that we change our address in our USCIS account if we want the Green Card to be sent to our current address or will CBP ask us which address we want the Green Card to be sent? The best answers I've received have been here on VisaJourney, especially from YOU and CRAZYCAT. God bless y'all for your contributions. ❤️ 

[Lil bear 4,156]

9 minutes ago, Karen2021 said:

Just making sure since some people on Reddit were giving me mixed answers. Is it advised that we change our address in our USCIS account if we want the Green Card to be sent to our current address or will CBP ask us which address we want the Green Card to be sent? The best answers I've received have been here on VisaJourney, especially from YOU and CRAZYCAT. God bless y'all for your contributions. ❤️ 

When entering the US make  sure  you update your address for the GC with the CBP officer. This is the correct process. Not sure how linked the address on the account is with the process for mailing out the GC 

Edited April 29 by Lil bear

[mam521 2,029]

You should fill out your timeline: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=402571

 

Have you had your interview yet?  The address can be updated then and verified with CBP.  If it's changed between the interview and entering the US for the first time, verify with CBP.  

 

Your MyUSCIS account is your account for forever essentially.  If you choose to naturalize in the future, you can fill out the online petition, utilizing it.  

[Karen2021 3]

On 4/28/2024 at 11:14 PM, pushbrk said:

Don't know why you would need a new account.

How much cash money should me and my spouse carry with us (minimum) when entering the USA? 

[Crazy Cat 41,635]

20 minutes ago, Karen2021 said:

How much cash money should me and my spouse carry with us (minimum) when entering the USA? 

I'm not sure why you would need much cash.  Be aware that you must declare if carrying more than $10K.  

[pushbrk 12,822]

3 hours ago, Karen2021 said:

How much cash money should me and my spouse carry with us (minimum) when entering the USA? 

From enough to pay incidental expenses between arrival and seeing you, up to whatever amount.  Any amount over 10 thousand USD must be declared and explained.