Change of address general

[ddurkin 0]

Hi- my husband and I (he is the non-USC and has his greencard) moved about a month ago. Do we need to submit anything to USCIS telling them that we moved?

Thank you for your help!!!!

[john_and_marlene 162]

Hi- my husband and I (he is the non-USC and has his greencard) moved about a month ago. Do we need to submit anything to USCIS telling them that we moved?

Thank you for your help!!!!

He is required to report any change of address within 10 days. You are required to report your change of address as his sponsor too.

[ddurkin 0]

ok--what forms does that require? I saw the AR-11 on the USCIS forms website for his address change, but what about mine? I'm hoping also it won't be a problem that it's been 6 weeks since we moved...where does it say it must be within 10 days?

[diadromous mermaid 36]

ok--what forms does that require? I saw the AR-11 on the USCIS forms website for his address change, but what about mine? I'm hoping also it won't be a problem that it's been 6 weeks since we moved...where does it say it must be within 10 days?

The alien must report a change of address on form AR-11 in 10 days.

The sponsor has 10 days to report a change of address on form I-865, only

a. ) if he/she is an LPR

b. ) if the petitioner and beneficiary have a pending petition

c. ) if the sponsor is an alien subject to special registration

otherwise, within 30 days.

Change of address, when no petitions are pending, and if sponsor is an LPR or if alien is subject to special registration

The alien must file an address change within 10 days. A sponsor has 30 days to file an address change, if the sponsor is an US citizen. If the sponsor is an alien, then if I am reading the text correctly, the I-865 has to be supplied within 10 days.

In the past, our predecessor, the INS, required every alien in the United States to report his or her address annually, in January. This requirement was eliminated in 1980 and annual reporting is no longer required. However, if you are not a U.S. citizen, the law still requires that you report any change of address change within 10 days of the change.

All non-U.S. citizens (aliens) who are required to be registered are also required to keep the USCIS informed of their current address. This is particularly important when you have filed an application or petition for a benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act and expect notification of a decision on that application. In addition, the USCIS may need to contact you to provide other issued documents or return original copies of evidence you submitted. It is also mandatory for any alien who has been designated as a “special registrant” under 8 CFR § 264.1(f)(as amended by 67 Federal Register 52585 (August 12, 2002) to inform the USCIS whenever he or she has a change of address, employment or school.

Change of Address when a petition is pending:

USCIS has created an additional procedure and recommends additional notifications for those aliens who are also applicants for benefits. Applicants and Petitioners with pending cases should telephone customer service at 1-800-375-5283 to report their change of address and get the address on the pending application/petition changed. If you are not a U.S. Citizen you will also be required to complete a Form AR-11. If you are not a U.S. citizen and you have a case pending with USCIS you need to do both - call customer service and complete the Form AR-11. The AR-11 is used by non-U.S. citizens to meet the legal requirements of informing USCIS of any change of address.

Edited October 9, 2006 by diadromous mermaid