Form AR-11

[DDL 1]

Just realized that we didn't file an AR-11 when we moved! (We've moved twice since coming to America; same state, different cities within 25 miles of one another.)

We'll be filing our I-751 at the end of the month. Our last move occured end of May 2006, so we're going to immediately file an AR-11, but do you think we'll be penalized in any way for not filing one when we moved in October 2005?

Denise

[dolphin_penguin 0]

OMG! I am in the same situation. Just realized this last night while browsing for info regarding removal of conditions...

I received my conditional PR Card Nov 16 2004, and moved in July 2005, 5 miles from the old address, but different city...

I

[dolphin_penguin 0]

(sorry for the unfinished post)

I wonder if we should quietly file the AR-11 for me and I-865 for my husband (the sponsor) now, or shall we attach a letter saying we are sorry we didnt know...? Should I go to the local USCIS suboffice and ask them? or will it only make it worse?

...sorry I replied with no answer but just the same questions you have...

Nhu

[zyggy 9]

(sorry for the unfinished post)

I wonder if we should quietly file the AR-11 for me and I-865 for my husband (the sponsor) now, or shall we attach a letter saying we are sorry we didnt know...? Should I go to the local USCIS suboffice and ask them? or will it only make it worse?

...sorry I replied with no answer but just the same questions you have...

Nhu

I would file the AR-11 at this time...

I would suspect prosecuting someone for failure to file an AR-11 would not be a judicious use of either ICE or US Attorney resources...

[Idefix 0]

The important thing is the form (at least it is supposed to) updates your adress in the immigration office computer, so they know where to send any further letters to you. Although this does not always work, I missed an appointment when they send the letter with time and location to an old adress, but since I had filed form AR-11 they did not argue about me missing it, they just gave me a new appointment date since they were responsible for the mistake in the first place.

[meauxna 15]

The important thing is the form (at least it is supposed to) updates your adress in the immigration office computer, so they know where to send any further letters to you. Although this does not always work, I missed an appointment when they send the letter with time and location to an old adress, but since I had filed form AR-11 they did not argue about me missing it, they just gave me a new appointment date since they were responsible for the mistake in the first place.

Again, the AR-11 does NOT change your mailing address.

Changing your mailing address via a new form (your I-751) does NOT comply with the rule about reporting your address.

They go to/happen in two, unrelated places.

You are required to file AR-11, and your Sponsor is required to file I-865. Relevant laws are cited in the links below.

To successfully change address, from the Dept of Overkill:

-file AR-11 as required by law. This does not change your *mailing* address, but it informs USCIS where you might have been, at one time. Just do it, it's the law http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/address.htm

How Do I Report a Change of Address to the USCIS?

AR-11 does not generally generate a NOA receipt. Send by trackable mail.

-Copy of AR-11 to any LOCAL or district office where you might have a file. Include a letter saying: change my mailing address

-copy of AR-11 to any Service Center where you might have a file. Include a letter saying: change my mailing address

-Phone call to 1-800 MisInformation line with the request: please change my mailing address

-file I-865 for USC Sponsor as required by law. You *may* get a NOA for this one and it *might* change the Sponsor's mailing address. Or not.

-file Change of Address and Mail Forwarding with the USPS. Your USCIS mail *might* get forwarded to your new addy. Or returned to USCIS, you never know. Unfortunate side effect: the PO sells your new address to bulk mailers and you are now back on every junk mailing list under the sun.

http://www.obviously.com/junkmail/

Do-it-yourself: Stop junk mail, email and phone calls

30 days later

-Follow up phone call to 1-800 to see if address change is captured.

-Cross fingers and keep an eye on processing times and when you expect to be contacted. Don't let it go for ages and then say 'dude, where's my case?'.©

[DDL 1]

Thank you everyone, especially meauxna We mailed off an AR-11 today. (Didn't need to do an I-865 as my daughter was sponsor and her address has not changed.)

Denise

[dolphin_penguin 0]

I would file the AR-11 at this time...

I would suspect prosecuting someone for failure to file an AR-11 would not be a judicious use of either ICE or US Attorney resources...

Thank you, zyggy and everyone. I sent the AR-11 and I-865 out today too (to 2 different addresses). It's exactly one year late, but I hope it won't be a big problem...

Nhu

[sparkofcreation 0]

Thank you everyone, especially meauxna We mailed off an AR-11 today. (Didn't need to do an I-865 as my daughter was sponsor and her address has not changed.)

Denise

But the spouse is *always* a sponsor, even if the spouse makes no money and there is a co-sponsor.

[meauxna 15]

Thank you everyone, especially meauxna We mailed off an AR-11 today. (Didn't need to do an I-865 as my daughter was sponsor and her address has not changed.)

Denise

But the spouse is *always* a sponsor, even if the spouse makes no money and there is a co-sponsor.

<g>

Unless your kidlet brought you over.

[sparkofcreation 0]

Thank you everyone, especially meauxna We mailed off an AR-11 today. (Didn't need to do an I-865 as my daughter was sponsor and her address has not changed.)

Denise

But the spouse is *always* a sponsor, even if the spouse makes no money and there is a co-sponsor.

<g>

Unless your kidlet brought you over.

True, but if your kidlet brought you over, there's no need to file an I-751. I mean, what are you supposed to do, prove you're still her mother?

[DDL 1]

Thank you everyone, especially meauxna We mailed off an AR-11 today. (Didn't need to do an I-865 as my daughter was sponsor and her address has not changed.)

Denise

But the spouse is *always* a sponsor, even if the spouse makes no money and there is a co-sponsor.

You're right ... my daughter was a joint sponsor, so it's back to the drawing board and the filing of an I-865 for myself.

VJ to the rescue again!

[meauxna 15]

Thank you everyone, especially meauxna We mailed off an AR-11 today. (Didn't need to do an I-865 as my daughter was sponsor and her address has not changed.)

Denise

But the spouse is *always* a sponsor, even if the spouse makes no money and there is a co-sponsor.

<g>

Unless your kidlet brought you over.

True, but if your kidlet brought you over, there's no need to file an I-751. I mean, what are you supposed to do, prove you're still her mother?

Bam! No more post-wine posting for me. Right catch, spark.