Why is it important to file EOIR-33 after the minor you are sponsoring moves addresses?

If the minor has moved, they must notify the court within five days of changing addresses. If the minor does not inform the court of a change of address, the court may send important correspondence of the minor’s case to their previous address. If the minor misses an important notice because the address was not updated with the court, the minor will be responsible and their case may be affected.

Where can I find the EOIR-33, Change of Address Form?

You can find the EOIR-33 by going to the website for the Department of Justice. You can download the document to your computer.

To find the most current address for the Immigration Court where the child should file the EOIR-33, you should check the EOIR Automated Case Information Site. See our page on How to Find If You Have a Hearing for more information on how to check court information.

If the EOIR Automated Case Information Site does not provide the Immigration Court for the child you should check the Notice Appear Document (NTA). Below is a sample NTA with the address of the court highlighted in yellow

Sample NTA

Where do I submit the EOIR-33, Change of Address Form?

The minor must submit the EOIR-33, Change of Address Form, to the Immigration Court and the ICE office that is affiliated with that court. Therefore, you must complete two EOIR-33 forms per minor who need to update their address with the court.

To find the most up to date address for the Immigration Court, go to the Justice Department’s website. To find the most up to date address for the ICE office, use Immigration and Custom Enforcement’s website.

How do I file the EOIR-33, Change of Address Form?

This is a guide which shows step by step directions on how to fill out the EOIR-33. Before you send the EOIR-33, make a copy or take a picture of the form with your phone to keep a copy for your records and verify the address of the Immigration Court and ICE office. Please remember that you must send the EOIR-33 form to both the Immigration Court and the ICE office affiliated with the court. It may be beneficial to mail the documents via certified mail. Certified mail will give you updated information on where the mail is and provide you with confirmation of the documents arriving at their destination.

Sample EOIR-33 Form