Can I have a problem??

[ilto 0]

Hi Everyone

I'm going to send my N-400 by the end of this month (just waiting for tax returns transcript). But I'm a little worried, 2 and a half years ago we moved to diffrent state and I didn't notifiy USCIS about that. During that time we change our address three times (I forgot that I have to let them know and have only 10 days).

When I got my new SS card with my new name on it ( 2 years ago) I filled out address change form but I don't think so they (SS Administration) notified USCIS about my new address.

Anyway, if someone had or heard similar situation? Could USCIS reject my N-400 beacause of that?

Thanks for all your answers.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Yes, you do have a problem.

As a permanent resident; you are obliged by law to notify USCIS within 10 days of any move. Failure to do so is a crime:

Penalties for Failure to Comply

A willful failure to give written notice to the USCIS of a change of address within 10 days of the change is a misdemeanor crime. If convicted, the alien (or parent or legal guardian of an alien under age 14 who is required to give notice) can be fined up to $200 or imprisoned up to 30 days, or both. The alien may also be subject to removal from the United States. (INA § 266(B)). Compliance with the requirement to notify the USCIS of any address changes is also a condition of an alien’s stay in the United States. Failure to comply could also jeopardize the alien’s ability to obtain a future visa or other immigration benefit.

So to answer your question; yes, they could. And they will send documents to the address they have on file.

[MsAnn 0]

A lot of people didn't realize they needed to inform USCIS of every move... Since you now know about it, fill out an AR-11 right away, you can even e-file at the USCIS website.

[ilto 0]

Thanks,

I thought so I'm not the first one who just forgot to do that.

I looked at the AR-11 form and which "last address" I should write down ( my previous -they don't know or the one they have in my files)??

thanks a lot

[MsAnn 0]

Just be honest. I would put your previous address, just as it asks.

Edited April 16, 2009 by MsAnn

[Stella08 0]

*Len* already told you about the law and the possible consequences.

On the other hand I know several people who didn't know about the requirement and never filed a change of address. Still, they didn't have any trouble getting their greencards renewed and no consequences followed. So nobody can say for sure what's going to happen.

I didn't know about the requirement until I started reading in forums. I filed my first change of address in 2003. I have been a LPR since 1999 and I had a change of address in 1999 which I didn't report to USCIS. Still, when I filed my first change of address, I listed my most recent address even though I never had informed USCIS about that one. I didn't have any trouble.

Also, don't forget that your sponsor (if you have one) must file a change of address, too, if he/she moves. He/she has 30 days to do so.

Good luck on your N-400.

[jasminelily 1]

FYI, Form I-865 is the form for Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address.

[ilto 0]

thank you everyone