USCIS has informed the public that, as of September 12, 2011, the
federal agency begin sending original I-797 receipt and approval notices
directly to applicants and petitioners. In cases in which a Form G-28,
the Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited
Representative, is on file, a copy of the receipt and approval notice
will also be sent to an attorney or accredited representative. USCIS has
implemented this change in notification process to ensure that
documents, such as the I-94 Arrival-Departure Record, are mailed
directly to the address that the applicant/petitioner specifies.
While USCIS discourages entering in another person’s address for mailing
purposes, it is acceptable for certain petitioners to use an attorney’s
address as the mailing address on a Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker if
they so choose.
