U.S. immigration services changes text alert code for applicants, starting Tuesday

The U.S. immigration service is changing its text alert number, effective Tuesday July 1.

The agency will no longer send text alerts to applicants from the number 468-311, also known as GOV-311. Applicants will see a new number on their phones: 872466, which spells out USA-IMM, short for “U.S.A. Immigration.”

USCIS primarily sends text messages to people who have opted to receive e-notifications. This service, often accessed through Form G-1145, allows applicants to receive updates on their case status via text message and email. These notifications typically include the receipt number and instructions on how to check the case status online.

In a press release Friday, the agency said the update is aimed at improving message recognition and building public trust.

USCIS advises users to update their contact lists with the new number and ignore messages from the old one starting July 1.

This story was originally published June 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM with the headline "U.S. immigration services changes text alert code for applicants, starting Tuesday."