Changing petitioner address after NOA2

[max+patricia 24]

Hey all,

I searched previous questions and couldn't find an answer for this - I am in the process of moving this week - my old address (listed on all of my I-129F forms) is my parents address and they have no problem continuing to receive my mail there. However, come time for the interview I don't want our DS-230 showing my parents address, considering one question in particular specifically asks the beneficiary "where do you intend to live in the US?" - and that address is not accurate.

I just received NOA2 last week, NVC received today. Do I need to update my address with NVC now, or can I just make note of the new address on my DS-230, I-134, and updated letter of intent - and inform the embassy of my move during the interview?

Thanks in advance

[Inky 1,110]

Just put the new address on the DS-230. The USC wont be getting any mail from USCIS anymore. Or you can go on USCIS website if your worried and just do a quick address change form.

[Helen Louise Pile 80]

You are required by law to change your address with the USCIS.

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=coa

We also had this situation. We listed my husbands parents address in AK on all forms then after we received the NOA2 we had an address in VT so we changed it and I took a copy of the change of address form to my interview at the embassy. You can give them a physical address and a mailing address when you change the address too.

Good luck!!

[felo391971 4]

happen to me . I just call the NVC and request the adrees change . The on the Ds 230 enter the new adrees .

Phone call 4min

Form : 10Min

Good Luck

[Helen Louise Pile 80]

You are required by law to change your address with the USCIS.

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=coa

We also had this situation. We listed my husbands parents address in AK on all forms then after we received the NOA2 we had an address in VT so we changed it and I took a copy of the change of address form to my interview at the embassy. You can give them a physical address and a mailing address when you change the address too.

Good luck!!

I cannot edit my previous post.

It should read, you are required to change it by law...once your fiancee is here in the US.

You should definitely change it before her interview though, in case she is asked where she will be living when she arrives in the US, so there is no discrepancy.

Good luck!

[max+patricia 24]

Just put the new address on the DS-230. The USC wont be getting any mail from USCIS anymore. Or you can go on USCIS website if your worried and just do a quick address change form.

I don't mind changing it on the website, but my case isn't pending at USCIS anymore, right? I mean, it's not at a USCIS service center - its at the NVC. If I choose the option that my case isn't pending - I get this:

U.S. Citizens who do not have an application or petition pending with USCIS are only legally required to notify USCIS of a change of address if they have previously submitted a Form I-864 on behalf of someone who has become a permanent resident. If you have previously submitted a Form I-864 for someone who immigrated to the U.S., you must complete a Form I-865 within ten days of the completion of your move.

happen to me . I just call the NVC and request the adrees change . The on the Ds 230 enter the new adrees .

Phone call 4min

Form : 10Min

Good Luck

I think I'll do this as well. Thanks all for the heads up.

[Inky 1,110]

I don't mind changing it on the website, but my case isn't pending at USCIS anymore, right? I mean, it's not at a USCIS service center - its at the NVC. If I choose the option that my case isn't pending - I get this:

U.S. Citizens who do not have an application or petition pending with USCIS are only legally required to notify USCIS of a change of address if they have previously submitted a Form I-864 on behalf of someone who has become a permanent resident. If you have previously submitted a Form I-864 for someone who immigrated to the U.S., you must complete a Form I-865 within ten days of the completion of your move.

I think I'll do this as well. Thanks all for the heads up.

Yea you have to do it by mail if you don't have a case pending with USCIS using form I-865. But you can fill out the form on the computer PDF an print it then just needa mail it in. Anyway I would just put the new address on the papers because thats where you want the green card sent and thats where you will be living. No doubt she would be asked in the interview and she can just tell them you are moving to a new place that you will be sharing instead of living at the in-laws home.

[ryna 132]

I don't mind changing it on the website, but my case isn't pending at USCIS anymore, right? I mean, it's not at a USCIS service center - its at the NVC. If I choose the option that my case isn't pending - I get this:

U.S. Citizens who do not have an application or petition pending with USCIS are only legally required to notify USCIS of a change of address if they have previously submitted a Form I-864 on behalf of someone who has become a permanent resident. If you have previously submitted a Form I-864 for someone who immigrated to the U.S., you must complete a Form I-865 within ten days of the completion of your move.

I think I'll do this as well. Thanks all for the heads up.

I changed my address with USCIS the day before I received text notice of my NOA2 for my I-129F because I was going to be out-of-town for a month and had it delivered to my parent's house... I never changed it back because there was no reason to - I no longer had a case pending with USCIS.

Now that we've filed for AOS, the only form applicable to me, the USC, is the I-864 which contains our address (the same as the original I-129F address.) After AOS is approved, only then will I have to change my address with USCIS if and when we move (until the I-864 is no longer valid.)

It sounds to me like you are OK until you've started the AOS process which will be done with the new/current address...

I should add that, of course, all of her pending applications with USCIS are using our address and she would have to report a change to USCIS whether the I-864 has taken effect or not. Those are separate issues.

Edited April 21, 2011 by ryna

[max+patricia 24]

Yea you have to do it by mail if you don't have a case pending with USCIS using form I-865. But you can fill out the form on the computer PDF an print it then just needa mail it in. Anyway I would just put the new address on the papers because thats where you want the green card sent and thats where you will be living. No doubt she would be asked in the interview and she can just tell them you are moving to a new place that you will be sharing instead of living at the in-laws home.

Yep, but I haven't yet filed the I-864 - so I take it this form is meant for changing my address with USCIS after AOS. I called NVC today but the person I spoke with sounded more unsure than I was - for now it seems that I don't have to change my address with USCIS, just NVC.