Does the Beneficiary have to live at the same address as the Joint Sponsor?

[Smelserjl 137]

Hi everyone,

I am the petitioner for my husband, the beneficiary. I currently live with my parents and my step father is the joint sponsor. Is my husband required to live at the same address as the joint sponsor the entire time during his conditional residency? We had planned to move closer to DC (we live pretty far now) and possibly maintain their residence as the "permanent" one. Is this permitted?

[Penguin_ie 5,984]

No,not at all. The beneficiary can live across the country from the co-sponsor- they don't even need to be related.

[Smelserjl 137]

Great to know! I am assuming I have to inform USCIS of our new address though, is that correct?

[Penguin_ie 5,984]

Yes, whenever you move.

[Dave&Roza 748]

Hi everyone,

I am the petitioner for my husband, the beneficiary. I currently live with my parents and my step father is the joint sponsor. Is my husband required to live at the same address as the joint sponsor the entire time during his conditional residency? We had planned to move closer to DC (we live pretty far now) and possibly maintain their residence as the "permanent" one. Is this permitted?

You can life apart as husband and wife also, but it does look a bit strange for the ROC phase--some have done so due to work and school obligations. All sponsors must inform the USCIS of any change in address using the I-865 form until the I-864 is no long in effect. The immigrant must inform the USCIS of any address change using the AR-11 on-line form and if you have a pending case there is an additional step.

Dave

Edited December 20, 2014 by Dave&Roza

[Smelserjl 137]

Thank you so much! This is great to know.