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    Phil & Han reacted to Ben&Zian in Moving states after filing I485   
    Boo. Indianapolis has some weird drinking laws! Ive been there.... don't know if you drink but yea, figured I'd mention it haha.
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    Phil & Han got a reaction from TM92 in Moving states after filing I485   
    Appreciate this insight it's very concerning. Fortunately we're living with family who will be remaining at this address and able to monitor the mail on our behalf.
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    Phil & Han reacted to Scandi in Moving states after filing I485   
    Not sure it does much to the processing time of your case, however, many people have been denied after moving.
     
    USCIS is THE WORST when it comes to address changing. Many address changes never go through, which means they send potential RFEs and interview letters to the old address. That means people miss the deadlines and get denied. 
     
    I would never take a chance on something this important myself. But if you have to move, you have to. Hopefully you know the person moving into your old address so they can let you know if something shows up in your name from USCIS.
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    Phil & Han reacted to usmsbow in Moving states after filing I485   
    Wife filed for AOS, and a few months later I got a new job across the country. I filed address change with USCIS about a week before she was approved for green card (interview waived). Where did USCIS send the GC? Old address. Thankfully it arrived literally the day before we left. I filed address change before the move because I knew our new address in advance, and wanted to ensure GC went to our new address. I had too much faith in USCIS obviously.
     
    Anyway, point being USCIS might send your GC to the wrong address. Be prepared for that scenario :). 
     
    Edited to add: USPS does have a mail forwarding system, BUT it does not forward official gov't mail, including anything from USCIS.
     
     
     
     
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    Phil & Han reacted to IslandQueen in Moving states after filing I485   
    I filed in NY in March 2016 and moved to FL in June 2016. I Spent 3 months outside the country (with approved AP) and returned September 2016. People, who applied in and around the same time I did, at my NY USCIS office were being approved in October which made me worry that my case would be delayed due to the move. I interviewed in mid-Nov in Florida and was approved on spot.
     
     
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    Phil & Han reacted to Chloe1981 in Moving states after filing I485   
    That's brilliant 😊 so hopefully mines been sent to TN. I'll have a look at the processing time for it on the USCIS site. Glad u she'd some light on it for your own piece of mind 👍
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    Phil & Han got a reaction from Chloe1981 in Moving states after filing I485   
    After spending 20 minutes on the phone with a very patient lady from USCIS she informed me that cases at the NBC are provisionally assigned to a field office but are only sent to a field office when that office signals capacity to interview.
     
    If I move before the case is transferred to the field office then it will be provisionally assigned to the new office (in my case San Antonio) and will be sent to that new office when they signal capacity to schedule an interview. I.e. there is no real delay in switching offices when it is done before your case status changed to "Ready to schedule interview".
     
    In this case it works out well, current phoenix processing times are anywhere from 16-21 months whereas San Antonio is 10-15 months. I'd be a little less upbeat if the situation where reversed!
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    Phil & Han got a reaction from TM92 in Moving states after filing I485   
    After spending 20 minutes on the phone with a very patient lady from USCIS she informed me that cases at the NBC are provisionally assigned to a field office but are only sent to a field office when that office signals capacity to interview.
     
    If I move before the case is transferred to the field office then it will be provisionally assigned to the new office (in my case San Antonio) and will be sent to that new office when they signal capacity to schedule an interview. I.e. there is no real delay in switching offices when it is done before your case status changed to "Ready to schedule interview".
     
    In this case it works out well, current phoenix processing times are anywhere from 16-21 months whereas San Antonio is 10-15 months. I'd be a little less upbeat if the situation where reversed!
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    Phil & Han reacted to Chloe1981 in Moving states after filing I485   
    So here's my story....moved to Florida in Sept 2017 to my then fiance's parents house. We then moved to an apartment, still in Florida, I filed a change of address and received mail to both his parents and our new address.so I called about this  and they said there must have been a delay in the process of receiving the change of address. I did this all online like they tell you to do. 
    Since then I've moved to Tennessee with my now husband (it was job related for him) I filed another change of address. I can't see what the problem.would be if you do it like they ask you to. I'm now waiting for my notice to let me know when my AOS interview might be. Had my biometrics in March. Hope this helps. If in doubt give them a call as soon as you move so they have correct details on file. You must do the changes of address within 10 days of moving. 
    I can't tell u if this will delay the process as mine just seems slow anyway! 
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    Phil & Han reacted to Crazy Cat in Moving states after filing I485   
    https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/moving-to-a-different-state-and-pending-aos-based--3120757.html
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    Phil & Han got a reaction from blessed981 in No evidence for AOS package   
    My understanding is that the initial K1 petition is the part that satisfies USCIS that your relationship is legitimate. They can see that you are adjusting from a K1 in your I-485 petition, therefore you've proved you have a legitimate relationship with your K1 visa photocopy.
     
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    Phil & Han got a reaction from SunflowerSweet in No evidence for AOS package   
    My understanding is that the initial K1 petition is the part that satisfies USCIS that your relationship is legitimate. They can see that you are adjusting from a K1 in your I-485 petition, therefore you've proved you have a legitimate relationship with your K1 visa photocopy.
     
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    Phil & Han got a reaction from Orangesapples in No evidence for AOS package   
    My understanding is that the initial K1 petition is the part that satisfies USCIS that your relationship is legitimate. They can see that you are adjusting from a K1 in your I-485 petition, therefore you've proved you have a legitimate relationship with your K1 visa photocopy.
     
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    Phil & Han reacted to Sunnyland in Entering the USA on a K1. Do I still need an ESTA?   
    My thought exactly! I won't use the OP's airline. Thanks God when I traveled on my K1, American Airlines staff knew what a k1 means. And even if just one lady at check-in was not sure about it, she did make sure to contact her supervisor.
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    Phil & Han reacted to javadown2 in Entering the USA on a K1. Do I still need an ESTA?   
    No, they are wrong....it sounds like an automated system which will be bypassed once you are physically there to show them your new k-1 visa in your passport. (which last poster already stated with previous experience!). Good luck on your K-1 journey!
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    Phil & Han got a reaction from krispywest in Scheduling interview - K1   
    Thanks for posting this as it prompted me to try again.
     
    19th March all booked 
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    Phil & Han reacted to dominicandrayne in Scheduling interview - K1   
    I cant guarantee itll work but it did for me, i also sent a screen shot of the ceac tracker which also says you should now book you interview. I just stood my ground and seemed to work. I hope it works out for you guys too 
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    Phil & Han reacted to krispywest in Scheduling interview - K1   
    Thank you so much you guys! After reading your posts this morning, I thought I'd check again and I managed to book the interview after all that  26th March! So excited! Phew, this whole process has been crazy, I'm glad it's finally reaching it's end. 
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    Phil & Han reacted to dominicandrayne in Scheduling interview - K1   
    It’s weird that the three of us seem to be the first time I’ve come across this 
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    Phil & Han reacted to krispywest in Scheduling interview - K1   
    That's what gets me, I mean, I get it. According to the instructions, we do have to wait until after the medical, but so many others have been able to book before so it's just more stress and waiting. Plus knowing them, I wonder how many days after the medical we'll be able to book. Either way, as long as it gets done and sorted so we can be with our loved ones, then I'm happy! 
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    Phil & Han reacted to vocaledge in Scheduling interview - K1   
    I paid and booked my interview whilst in transit actually (about 3 weeks ago now) so this really doesn’t follow logic... sorry to hear you guys are having problems.
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    Phil & Han got a reaction from krispywest in Scheduling interview - K1   
    i'll give them Presidents day and then i'll drop them an email i think
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    Phil & Han reacted to krispywest in Scheduling interview - K1   
    Same here! I've just tried again and no joy - this is killing me!
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    Phil & Han reacted to krispywest in Scheduling interview - K1   
    I'm having the exact same issue, I was going to wait until tomorrow evening to try again, and if no joy, then using that enquiry bit underneath where it says you can message them if you still can't schedule an interview. Let me know how you get on and vice versa!
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    Phil & Han reacted to Wuozopo in Scheduling interview - K1   
    You can't get anybody in the Immigrant Visa Unit by phone. Use the contact form to email them. Be sure to give case number and all details like the instruction letter was received, and state each instruction step already followed. 
     
    https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/iv-contact/
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