Will issues with change of address affect us?

[msdelila 1]

Hi,

Due to some conflicting advice I was getting (1. from my Dad) (2. from immigration..called them twice). I did not change our address right away when we had moved. I was late in doing so. Since I was a graduate student in a different state, I thought that our address was considered a 'temporary' address. I had always used my parents address as my permanent address, and it was on all the immigration forms when we filed the papers.

When I finally got the correct advice from immigration a few months later (2nd person I talked to)...they told me that I WAS INDEED REQUIRED to change addresses, and a temporary address was only if you lived there for something like 2 weeks. After that conversation I immediately filed the correct forms for my husband (the alien) and me. So, I did not change the address within the 10-30 days that they required. We had moved to this temporary apartment quite a few months before I filed the change of address. So on the forms that I had filled out, I just put the most recent date...as the date we moved. e.g. if we were there from Jan...and I filed the papers in March, I just put March. I was a bit confused as to how to deal with that.

Now I'm in the process of getting all the paperwork in order for the I-751. I have no concerns about that, my only concern is about the discrepancies in the dates in the address that we lived at. I have to write on a separate sheet...'list any/all addresses that you have lived at in the past 2 years'. Should I put 'March' since that is when I filed the paper for change of address....or should I put January? The problem in putting March...is that my husband had been working since Jan in our new State (Iowa), and we were not living at my parents house (in Minnesota). So what if immigration were to ask him, why it's written March...when he's been living/working since Jan in Iowa.

I know ignorance and stupidity is not an excuse, but I honestly thought that I did not have to change our address since I always used my parents address as a 'permanent address' for all/any mail. Since I was a graduate student in a different state, I also am not considered a 'resident' anyways. So I feel just terrible, and I'm worried sick that my stupidity (and bad advice from my DAD and the 1st immigration officer I spoke with), may cause us some issues. This was all an unintentional mistake.

I'm not even sure what advice I'm asking here...I'm just wondering if anyone thinks that this issue is going to cause a huge problem? Do you think I should try to call immigration and ask them their advice? What about the fact that I put March instead of January?

I feel like I've made one big mess. I'm the one who deals with all of the paperwork, and being a graduate student under a lot of stress and exams, it's hard to keep on top of everything.

[tieungao35 0]

i was on the same boat.My suggestion is to write Jan to make everything consistent. Some rules are very important to comply , a few one are relax such as address.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

You are overthinking this. It's a non-issue. What matters is that USCIS has your current address on file.

[eagle+eyed 8]

I have a similar question, I am working on filling out everything for the I-129F and am currently living with my family. Within the next 30 days I will be moving out to my own spot. Does this delay the process? And my job will be changing as well- another delay?

[eagle+eyed 8]

Do you have to do the I-865 (correct???) and send it in for address change or can you call?

[Inky 1,110]

Do you have to do the I-865 (correct???) and send it in for address change or can you call?

Immigrant files this

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=2e5174ab3d2fa210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

USC files this

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1ba892623014d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

[HeatDeath 430]

I have a similar question, I am working on filling out everything for the I-129F and am currently living with my family. Within the next 30 days I will be moving out to my own spot. Does this delay the process? And my job will be changing as well- another delay?

Generally speaking, immigration forms have to be an accurate snapshot of reality as it is at the date and time you sign and date it.

Given that, if you are still in your current home when you sign and date the form, that is the address you should put on it. When your address changes after filing, then you would do the change of address.

You're in a good situation, though. Even if the change of address form doesn't register, or wires get crossed at USCIS, you immigration related mail would still be going to your family's house.

[mr and mrs 187]

to the OP:

you already know this, but it's worth saying again...

the truth is the best bet with USCIS. always.

it's much easier to keep track of the truth!

dont spend your time worrying about it. just fill things in accurately and if it comes up, deal with then. truthfully.

good luck!

[queuedup 1]

We filed our change of address late as well, however when we filed it we used the actual dates we moved. This way things were atleast consistent, even though it was late. We did not have any issues with the ROC process as a result.

[eagle+eyed 8]

Immigrant files this

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=2e5174ab3d2fa210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

USC files this

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1ba892623014d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

THANKS!

[eagle+eyed 8]

The instructions say after filling out an I-184 of support then we need to update new address if it changes... What if I haven't filled out that yet? NVC just received our case and is being forwarded to Jamaica...

[eagle+eyed 8]

Again, wandering around aimlessly here on VJ because I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO about an adress change when we're in the stage we're in...

NOA2 received end of OCt and NVC forwarding case to Kingston.

Address listed on all documents IS a permanent mailing address for myself (it's my parent's address)

As of Nov. 15th I have a new address as far as where I'm residing... Does Kingston Embassy or any location of USA government need to know of new address?

Or do we wait until fiance is here???I don't want to be doing anything wrong in this process but goddamnit I can't find a single thing that shows how or what to do in the case that the address changes in the midst of the whole process

[mr and mrs 187]

Again, wandering around aimlessly here on VJ because I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO about an adress change when we're in the stage we're in...

NOA2 received end of OCt and NVC forwarding case to Kingston.

Address listed on all documents IS a permanent mailing address for myself (it's my parent's address)

As of Nov. 15th I have a new address as far as where I'm residing... Does Kingston Embassy or any location of USA government need to know of new address?

Or do we wait until fiance is here???I don't want to be doing anything wrong in this process but goddamnit I can't find a single thing that shows how or what to do in the case that the address changes in the midst of the whole process

always best to keep USCIS updated with accurate information. and the embassy as well, i would imagine. you may be able to call USCIS and ask for advice on how to proceed.

[eagle+eyed 8]

Okay, call them even though I received the notice that NVC now has my case and is forwarding it to Kingston??

I feel like it's being shuffled around a lot right now that change of address would only cause problems!

[mr and mrs 187]

Okay, call them even though I received the notice that NVC now has my case and is forwarding it to Kingston??

I feel like it's being shuffled around a lot right now that change of address would only cause problems!

it is possible that it might cause minor problems , but think it's best to keep your info accurate, so that in the future, it's easy to keep your dates straight. easier to remember the truth than juggling dates.

call USCIS to see if they will accept a change of address, and to ask their advice.

that's how i would handle it if it were me.