OMB control number
Electronic Choice of Address and Agent
OMB 1405-0186 ยท STATE/AFA.
OMB 1405-0186
The DS-261 allows the beneficiary of an approved and current immigrant visa petition to provide the Department with his or her current address, which will be used for communications with the beneficiary. The DS-261 also allows the beneficiary to appoint an agent to receive mailings from the National Visa Center (NVC) and assist in the filing of various application forms and/or paying the required fees.
The latest form for Electronic Choice of Address and Agent expires 2022-04-30 and is listed under ICR 201807-1405-006.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 Form DS-261 Electronic Choice of Address and Agent | Form and Instruction |
 Legal Authorities.docx | Supplementary Document |
| Supporting Statement_1405-0186.docx | Supporting Statement A |
 Electronic Choice of Address and Agent |
Form and Instruction |
All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202204-1405-003 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2022-04-18 | Approved without change | |
| 201807-1405-006 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection | 2018-07-26 | Approved with change | |
| 201508-1405-001 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection | 2015-08-13 | Approved without change | |
| 201205-1405-003 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection | 2012-05-22 | Approved with change | |
| 200905-1405-002 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2009-05-20 | Approved without change |