USCIS Moves I-907 Filing to Lockbox

Q: Where do I file Form I-907 for a pending Form I-140 now?

At the appropriate USCIS lockbox, not the service center, effective December 15, 2023. The exact lockbox depends on the state where the beneficiary will work — always confirm the current address on the official USCIS Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-140 page before mailing.

Q: What happens if I send it to the old service-center address?

On or after January 14, 2024, USCIS will reject a Form I-907 filed for a pending Form I-140 that arrives at the previous service-center address. You would need to refile at the correct lockbox, which delays processing.

Q: Did premium processing rules or fees change?

This was a filing-location change only — it addressed where to send Form I-907, not the premium-processing standards themselves. Always verify current fees on the official USCIS forms pages, as fees change periodically.

By Carlos Maury · December 13, 2023 ·4 min read

USCIS has changed where to send Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, when you are requesting premium processing for a Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers) that is already pending. Sending it to the wrong place can get your request rejected — and with premium processing, timing is the whole point. Here is what changed and what to watch for.

This is general information, not legal advice, and filing addresses change over time. Always confirm the current address on the official USCIS Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-140 page (or the Form I-907 page) before you mail anything, and talk to your attorney about your specific case.

What changed

USCIS began transitioning the filing location for Form I-907 — when filed for a pending Form I-140 — from the service centers to USCIS lockboxes, effective December 15, 2023. According to USCIS, the move is part of an effort to increase efficiency, reduce the agency's footprint at the service centers, and centralize digitization of these forms for downstream electronic adjudication.

This was the second of three phases of the transition.

The key dates

November 13, 2023 (Phase 1): The filing location for Form I-907 filed together with a new Form I-140 had already moved from the service centers to the USCIS lockbox.
On or after December 13, 2023: USCIS will reject any Form I-907 filed with a Form I-140 that is received at the old service-center address.
December 15, 2023: Begin using the new lockbox addresses when mailing Form I-907 for a currently pending Form I-140.
On or after January 14, 2024: USCIS will reject any Form I-907 filed for a pending Form I-140 that is received at the old service-center address.

What did NOT change

This change does not apply if you are filing Form I-140 concurrently with an associated application — for example, Form I-485 (adjustment of status), Form I-765 (work authorization), or Form I-131 (travel document). At the time of the announcement, those packages were still to be filed with the service centers, at the addresses listed on the USCIS Direct Filing Addresses page. USCIS indicated a separate filing-location change for those would be announced later.

In other words: the lockbox change targeted stand-alone premium-processing requests for a pending I-140, not I-140s bundled with a green-card application.

Why it matters

Premium processing exists to put your case on a clock. If a Form I-907 is mailed to a superseded address after the cutoff, USCIS can reject it — costing you days or weeks and, in employment-based cases, potentially affecting priority-date and work-authorization timing. A rejection is not an adjudication; you simply have to refile correctly, but the delay can be costly.

Practical tips USCIS emphasized:

Use the correct, current address for your situation (stand-alone vs. concurrent filing) and for the state where the beneficiary will work.
Follow USCIS's Tips for Filing Forms by Mail to avoid intake delays.
Double-check the address each time you file — these locations are still being consolidated.

How we can help

Employment-based petitions reward precision. As a firm led by a former U.S. Immigration Judge, we help employers and beneficiaries file premium-processing requests to the right place the first time and keep cases moving. If you have a pending I-140 and are considering premium processing, contact us and we'll make sure your filing is current and correct.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I file Form I-907 for a pending Form I-140 now?

At the appropriate USCIS lockbox, not the service center, effective December 15, 2023. The exact lockbox depends on the state where the beneficiary will work — always confirm the current address on the official USCIS Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-140 page before mailing.

What happens if I send it to the old service-center address?

On or after January 14, 2024, USCIS will reject a Form I-907 filed for a pending Form I-140 that arrives at the previous service-center address. You would need to refile at the correct lockbox, which delays processing.

Does this change apply if I file Form I-140 with Form I-485?

No. The lockbox change did not apply to a Form I-140 filed concurrently with an associated application such as Form I-485, I-765, or I-131. At the time, those were still filed with the service centers; USCIS said it would announce a separate change for them.

Did premium processing rules or fees change?

This was a filing-location change only — it addressed where to send Form I-907, not the premium-processing standards themselves. Always verify current fees on the official USCIS forms pages, as fees change periodically.

This article is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney–client relationship. It does not guarantee any outcome. Filing addresses, forms, and fees change; confirm current requirements on USCIS.gov and consult a qualified immigration attorney about your specific situation.