Petitioner Moving Between NVC Stage and Interview

[Catracho 0]

So I just recently moved and I am wondering what I should do to update my address and make sure the interviewer has my new information before my wife goes in for her interview on July 28th. I moved about a week and a half ago. Also, what form, if any, do I have to specifically fill out and send in, and to where? Thank you guys!

[Catracho 0]

OK, I found the site https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=coa that allows you to change your address, but I am confused because I'm not exactly sure if my case is still 'pending' with the USCIS. It was obviously already approved with them and went through the whole NVC process, but now is sitting at the embassy. When I go through the steps, and try clicking "no" to not having a pending application, it basically says that it is for someone who has previously submitted the I-864 for someone who has become a legal permanent resident and immigrated, which she has not done yet. When I click on "yes" I have a pending application, I don't think it applies to me either because I don't any longer have any pending petitions with them. I'm confused. I hope someone helps with this.

[Darnell 8,479]

A few places to update petitioner's address:

1. at interview

2. at the POE (must ask to do it, most CBP staffers not ask) when handing over 'sealed packet'.

There is also some AR-11 form, can't recall who uses it (petitioner or beneficiary )

Edited June 6, 2010 by Darnell

[OBX 51]

A few places to update petitioner's address:

1. at interview

2. at the POE (must ask to do it, most CBP staffers not ask) when handing over 'sealed packet'.

There is also some AR-11 form, can't recall who uses it (petitioner or beneficiary )

Beneficiary uses AR-11 ( https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=coa ) I submitted mine via regular mail rather than online but they do not send out confirmation of receipt.

Petitioner uses I-865 ( http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1ba892623014d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD) USCIS will send a I-797C receipt as confirmation,

But I would agree with Darnell...at this stage it would be easier to update at the interview.....they will update the file.

Good luck!

Edited June 6, 2010 by OBX

[Catracho 0]

I really appreciate the fast responses guys. I have one more question. The problem is that I just started medical school and I will not be able to attend the interview (as I originally planned) as the schedule is so rigorous, and I have a scheduled anatomy exam that day. So, I'm worried because when they ask her where I live, her answer will not match the paperwork on any of the forms. However, my plan is to go down there to bring her back because she would have no idea how to navigate through an airport, let alone find a connection. So, will they ask us at the border why our final destination is not my old state where I used to live? Which brings me to one more question, should she just say my old city in which I live (if they ask her where I live, which I can almost guarantee they will) to avoid any problems. I just hate lying though. It always comes back to bite ya. This should hopefully answer all my questions.

[Darnell 8,479]

you should prep yer lass for this type of information.

when asked where he lives - she should give -

ah ! the paperwork you have will say 123 anywhere lane, #3, in Boulder - but

he just started medical school, so now he lives at 13 Trescott Tower, #2312, in Denver - could you please update his current address? Thank you so much !

re: POE - look - the VISA has the city printed in it, at the bottom - so IF she updates the address at the INTERVIEW, the visa will be printed (later) with the city in it.

anywhere/anywhen - someone asks for current address - she gives it to them, noting the prior address in the paperwork.

my apologies if i seem snarky or mean, but since you've already got 'interview date set' - yer options are fairly limited.

The do-all, be-all, 'we won the game' is when the green card shows up at YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS, right? Only SHE can make that happen, at Visa Interview with Visa , and POE with CBP officer.

[Catracho 0]

you should prep yer lass for this type of information.

when asked where he lives - she should give -

ah ! the paperwork you have will say 123 anywhere lane, #3, in Boulder - but

he just started medical school, so now he lives at 13 Trescott Tower, #2312, in Denver - could you please update his current address? Thank you so much !

re: POE - look - the VISA has the city printed in it, at the bottom - so IF she updates the address at the INTERVIEW, the visa will be printed (later) with the city in it.

anywhere/anywhen - someone asks for current address - she gives it to them, noting the prior address in the paperwork.

my apologies if i seem snarky or mean, but since you've already got 'interview date set' - yer options are fairly limited.

The do-all, be-all, 'we won the game' is when the green card shows up at YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS, right? Only SHE can make that happen, at Visa Interview with Visa , and POE with CBP officer.

Thank you once again so much. And it didn't even cross my mind that you were being snarky or mean at all. I super appreciate it. It's just that we have worked so hard to get to this point and I don't want any hangups. It's just better to be honest from the get-go and the rest should fall into place. Thanks again!

[Indy90 21]

I really appreciate the fast responses guys. I have one more question. The problem is that I just started medical school and I will not be able to attend the interview (as I originally planned) as the schedule is so rigorous, and I have a scheduled anatomy exam that day. So, I'm worried because when they ask her where I live, her answer will not match the paperwork on any of the forms. However, my plan is to go down there to bring her back because she would have no idea how to navigate through an airport, let alone find a connection. So, will they ask us at the border why our final destination is not my old state where I used to live? Which brings me to one more question, should she just say my old city in which I live (if they ask her where I live, which I can almost guarantee they will) to avoid any problems. I just hate lying though. It always comes back to bite ya. This should hopefully answer all my questions.

Just echoing what others say, but do not lie, and I don't see any reason to lie. She can give your old one and then say that you recently moved because of med school. And good luck with Med School! I deferred my grad school for a year because I knew that I absolutely had to be at my wife's interview in Guayaquil, Ecuador and did not want to miss class. I am going to spend the year working (I have a temporary job lined up) and concentrate on getting used to living together and truly getting to know one another through living together daily, without the pressure of my grad school program. Should be fun.