Address change dilemma- please help!

[lesleypowers 3]

Hi,

 

I moved house with my wife in February 2016. I submitted the online change of address form immediately. However, it was not until late May that I became aware (through chancing upon someone else mentioning it on VJ) that we had to also submit a physical form I-865. My wife sent it off and a couple of weeks later- June 19th- we received a NOA stating "This notice confirms that USCIC received your request for Sponsor Change of Address. Your address has been updated with the following: [OUR NEW ADDRESS]."

 

Well, we recently received the letter from USCIC notifying me that the date to submit my I-751 paperwork to remove my conditions was approaching- but they sent it to our old address (our old neighbors notified us). I used the USCIS website to check the status of our address change, and it says "On June 19, 2017, we rejected your Form I-865, Sponsor Change Of Address, Receipt Number LINXXXXXXXXXX, because you did not sign your form. We mailed your case back to you, including any supporting materials. Please follow the instructions to resubmit your case." 

We never received any paperwork stating that the form was rejected. My wife doesn't have proof that she signed it and doesn't remember, but we are always very diligent with immigration paperwork so whether it was signed or not who can say. 

 

What should I do? Is this going to cause problems with my removal of conditions? I can't call USCIS today as it's Sunday and I'm really worried.

 

Thanks in advance for any guidance,

Sofie

[Wuozopo 4,285]

11 minutes ago, lesleypowers said:

Hi,

 

I moved house with my wife in February 2016. I submitted the online change of address form immediately. However, it was not until late May that I became aware (through chancing upon someone else mentioning it on VJ) that we had to also submit a physical form I-865. My wife sent it off and a couple of weeks later- June 19th- we received a NOA stating "This notice confirms that USCIC received your request for Sponsor Change of Address. Your address has been updated with the following: [OUR NEW ADDRESS]."

 

Well, we recently received the letter from USCIC notifying me that the date to submit my I-751 paperwork to remove my conditions was approaching- but they sent it to our old address (our old neighbors notified us). I used the USCIS website to check the status of our address change, and it says "On June 19, 2017, we rejected your Form I-865, Sponsor Change Of Address, Receipt Number LINXXXXXXXXXX, because you did not sign your form. We mailed your case back to you, including any supporting materials. Please follow the instructions to resubmit your case." 

We never received any paperwork stating that the form was rejected. My wife doesn't have proof that she signed it and doesn't remember, but we are always very diligent with immigration paperwork so whether it was signed or not who can say. 

 

What should I do? Is this going to cause problems with my removal of conditions? I can't call USCIS today as it's Sunday and I'm really worried.

 

Thanks in advance for any guidance,

Sofie

 

The removing conditions reminder always goes to the address where the greencard was mailed, even if you did a successful change of address. That reminder is not updated with any new address so you may get it or may not. Doesn't really matter. It is simply a courtesy.

 

Send a brand new I-865 just to get straight with them. I don't think they are that strict with it. Lots of people never do one. There should be no repercussions from this on your removing conditions.

 

Keep calm and carry on. No issues really.

[payxibka 10,044]

14 minutes ago, lesleypowers said:

Hi,

 

I moved house with my wife in February 2016. I submitted the online change of address form immediately. However, it was not until late May that I became aware (through chancing upon someone else mentioning it on VJ) that we had to also submit a physical form I-865. My wife sent it off and a couple of weeks later- June 19th- we received a NOA stating "This notice confirms that USCIC received your request for Sponsor Change of Address. Your address has been updated with the following: [OUR NEW ADDRESS]."

 

Well, we recently received the letter from USCIC notifying me that the date to submit my I-751 paperwork to remove my conditions was approaching- but they sent it to our old address (our old neighbors notified us). I used the USCIS website to check the status of our address change, and it says "On June 19, 2017, we rejected your Form I-865, Sponsor Change Of Address, Receipt Number LINXXXXXXXXXX, because you did not sign your form. We mailed your case back to you, including any supporting materials. Please follow the instructions to resubmit your case." 

We never received any paperwork stating that the form was rejected. My wife doesn't have proof that she signed it and doesn't remember, but we are always very diligent with immigration paperwork so whether it was signed or not who can say. 

 

What should I do? Is this going to cause problems with my removal of conditions? I can't call USCIS today as it's Sunday and I'm really worried.

 

Thanks in advance for any guidance,

Sofie

The I-865 change of address failure will have zero effect on removal of conditions.  Just re-submit it

 

 

[Name O Boy 511]

Yes as mentioned above there is nothing to worry. You can send a new I-865 form with a cover letter explaining the situation. You should be fine.