Updating addresses after moving

[alibaba16 2]

My husband and I just realized we need to file the change of address forms. We moved at the beginning of December. Do we need to file both the I-865 and the AR-11? What is the difference between these forms? Also, will it be a problem that we are submitting the forms late - I read that they should have been filed within 10 days of the move.

Thanks!

[bigdog 376]

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=coa Change of address.

[inzango 0]

My husband and I just realized we need to file the change of address forms. We moved at the beginning of December. Do we need to file both the I-865 and the AR-11? What is the difference between these forms? Also, will it be a problem that we are submitting the forms late - I read that they should have been filed within 10 days of the move.

Thanks!

I-865 is for the USC. AR-11 is for the Permanent Resident.

Talking about our case, we were also late in submitting change of address. We still sent I-865 and AR-11 and received the letter from USCIS that the address is changed for both.

USCIS and immigration services need to know your new address so you get your mails at the correct address, or if they need to reach you in case of certain situations. So, as long as they receive the change of address request, that's all they care about.

You should submit I-865 and AR-11 ASAP. You can submit AR-11 electronically. I think you have to submit I-865 by mail.

Instructions are listed below:

Good luck

AR-11, Change of Address

Purpose of Form :

To report the change of address of an alien in the United States. If you are subject to Special Registration, see Form AR-11 Special Registration.

You may also change your address online.

Number of Pages :

1

Edition Date :

12/11/11. Previous editions not accepted.

Where to File :

Mail completed form to:

U.S Department of Homeland Security

Citizenship and Immigration Services

Attn: Change of Address

1344 Pleasants Drive

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Filing Fee :

$0

Special Instructions :

This page can be found at http://www.uscis.gov/ar-11

Last updated:01/04/2012

I-865, Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address

Purpose of Form :

To report a sponsor's new address and/or residence

Number of Pages :

5

Edition Date :

10/26/10

Where to File :

If you new address is in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, mail the notice to:

USCIS - Vermont Service Center

75 Lower Weldon Street

St. Albans, VT 05479-0001

If you new address is in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Texas, mail the notice to:

USCIS - Texas Service Center

PO Box 851804

Mesquite, TX 75185-1804

If your new address is in Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, or Nevada, mail the notice to:

USCIS - California Service Center

PO Box 10485

Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0485

If you live anywhere else in the United States, mail the notice to:

USCIS - Nebraska Service Center

PO Box 87485

Lincoln, NE 68501-7485

Filing Fee :

$0

Special Instructions :

This page can be found at http://www.uscis.gov/i-865

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The Non-U.S. Citizen has 10 days to report change of address to USCIS:

online - https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=coa AND paper form - http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/ar-11.pdf

Non-U.S. Citizens

If you have moved, you need to follow two different steps:

Step 1: File a Form AR-11 (This changes your address in our master database.);

Step 2: If you have a pending case, you must also file a Change of Address online or call our National Customer Service Center at (800) 375-5283. (This changes your address for the specific application you have submitted.)

Please note that if you are a non-U.S. citizen and you have a pending case, you must complete both steps to make sure that you comply with the regulations and so we can reach you at your correct address.

The USC Spouse has 30 days to report change of address by filing form I-865, Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address:

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-865.pdf