What happens if you move out of state?

[Linn 0]

What happens if you move out of state? I haven't received the interview letter yet... my status says "Request for Evidence" and my evidence is getting the state ID (which I already did).

I am very likely going to move out to the west (I am from the east coast *NY*)... so anyone knows what will happen if I move? :/ I honestly don't want to delay my application, but it seems like all the information indicates that there will be a long delay... Please advise. Thank you very much in advance.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Usually the RFE is for the to-be-taken biometrics. If you move, you report your change of address to the USCIS, as required. Can it cause a delay? Yes, it can, as another center will have to take over your case, and we all know how long that can take. Is there anything you can do about it? Probably not other than making sure your new address is in the system.

[v333k 59]

Did you already apply or not?

If you move, you need to wait 90 days before you can apply for naturalization (if a different state). If you already applied, then you need to submit AR-11 address change form and call USCIS and let them know about the move.

Adding:

Sorry - I just realized that you said your interview letter. You can ignore the first part of my answer.

Edited June 15, 2010 by v333k

[Linn 0]

we all know how long that can take.

I am assuming that is a really long time?

Is there anything you can do about it? Probably not other than making sure your new address is in the system

I would love to avoid the delays... But will it be considered as against the law for not updating the address till I finish the process? I will lose a lot of money in traveling back/forth between different states. If I do move, I will be moving to live in college dormitory (if that even makes any difference...)

Did you already apply or not?

If you move, you need to wait 90 days before you can apply for naturalization (if a different state). If you already applied, then you need to submit AR-11 address change form and call USCIS and let them know about the move.

Adding:

Sorry - I just realized that you said your interview letter. You can ignore the first part of my answer.

I have already applied, so, if USCIS transfer the case file over, will I need to wait 90 days as well or they will continue the process from where I left off?

Once again, thank you.

[v333k 59]

I am assuming that is a really long time?

I would love to avoid the delays... But will it be considered as against the law for not updating the address till I finish the process? I will lose a lot of money in traveling back/forth between different states. If I do move, I will be moving to live in college dormitory (if that even makes any difference...)

I have already applied, so, if USCIS transfer the case file over, will I need to wait 90 days as well or they will continue the process from where I left off?

Once again, thank you.

No - they will transfer your file to the service center and they will process it based on where it lands in their queue.

As for address change, I am not sure what the college would count as.... but generally, yes, you need to inform USCIS of address changes.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

You could not formally change your address now and make sure to receive tour interview letter at you old address (no mail forwarding will be done). Then you'd have to fly across the country to attend your interview. Are you willing to do that, spend $350 on airfare?

[NickD 203]

If you are just going off to college, your parents, spouses, or whatever is still considered your legal permanent address. Your choice to go clear across the country, plenty of great universities in the east, but they party a lot more in the west.