What is a USCIS Lockbox Facility?
USCIS operates three Lockbox facilities in partnership with the Department of Treasury. A lockbox is an entity used by organizations to accelerate the collection of fees. In addition to processing fees more efficiently and timely, the USCIS Lockbox operation is improving data collection by electronically capturing and transmitting information from immigration forms to USCIS systems. What forms are filed at USCIS Lockbox Facilities? Forms that are currently processed through the USCIS Lockbox facilities relate to: • Family based forms • Applications for Temporary Protective Status • Card replacement • Citizenship and naturalization based forms • Adoptions based forms By the end of 2009 additional forms will be filed through Lockbox facilities to include: • All remaining adjustment of status related forms • All employment authorization request forms • All request for travel documents How can I receive E-Notification? If you would like to receive E-Notification that your application or pe