USCIS sent a reminder to file I-751

[Leo&Farah 0]

I'm not sure if this is a recent development or not. Based on the guides here, it's stated:

You will NOT be sent any reminder to file this petition from USCIS. Per the USCIS,

"At the time you obtain conditional resident status through admission to the United States with an immigrant visa or through adjustment of status, the USCIS will notify you of the conditional basis of your status, the requirements for removal of the conditions and what will happen if you fail to file a petition to remove the conditions.

The USCIS does not send a second reminder to conditional residents to petition for removal of conditions. During the 90 days before the second anniversary of the date you obtained conditional resident status you and your spouse (if still married) must file to remove the condition."

I just got a letter from USCIS from Mesquite TX with the following:

NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT TO FILE JOINT PETITION TO REMOVE THE CONDITIONAL BASIS OF AN ALIEN'S PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS

The records of this Service indicate that you entered the United States as a conditional permanent resident on 5/14/2010. In accordance with Section 216 of the Immigration and Nationality Act you must file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Failure to do so may result in automatic termination of your Status. You can obtain Form I-751, as well as filing information and fees, from www.uscis.gov or call 1-800-375-5283.

I was a little thrown off after reading from the guide they would not send a reminder. Wondering if anyone else has received such reminders prior to their 90 day window and if this is a recent development?

[mr and mrs 187]

some people get them, some dont. no rhyme or reason.

file away! (within the 90 window, of course.)

[F & J 21]

We received a reminder too - about 2 or 3 weeks before our 90 day window to file the I-751 opened - but it was sent to our old address (where we lived when we filed our AOS), even though we submitted my AR-11 online and mailed my husband's I-865 right after we moved. I guess USCIS mails the reminder to your AOS address or the last address they had on file for you when you last filed a petition / application with them.

Edited January 28, 2012 by Fatima and Jim

[Leo&Farah 0]

Yeah, they did the same thing to me. They sent it to our old address in NC where we filed for AOS which was returned to them (because my forwarding service with USPS expired after a year), even though I had filed form AR-11 and my hubby's sponsor change of address on time with a confirmation number. I guess after it was returned to them, they double checked because it was then resent in a new envelope with the old one inside it to my new address in FL along with a badly printed letter from them about me needing to file form AR-11 (even though I did) and to ignore the letter if I already did. Since they managed to send it to the right address this time, I'm guessing they got my AR-11.

[Wyatt's Torch 45]

Yep...same situation for me as the two of you. They sent a reminder to my old address, despite filing two AR-11s. Everything after that was sent to my current address.

It must simply be a different process for the department that sends that particular letter. They probably have a protocol to work off of the original address listed on the visa documents.

[lovelyalex 99]

I got one!

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

USCIS regulations say they're supposed to send one, but it seems to be very hit-or-miss. If they sent one to us, it must have gone to our old address (despite having filed AR-11 for her and I-865 for me).

[potter1 1]

After they sent the reminder to my old address, I filed a Hard copy AR-11, before filing for I-751. I had filed the change of address through their website when I moved, so, wasn't sure why they sent it to the old address.

[ishazi 0]

hello everyone, I am getting ready to file my wifes I-751 and saw this thread. My question is we moved in Sept of 2010 and i wasnt aware I had to file I-865. Is it to late to file that and what are the consequences if I dont file that.

I have also received a letter on my old address and what is AR-11?

[Matt & Bing 56]

We actually received 2 reminders about a week apart.

[Leo&Farah 0]

hello everyone, I am getting ready to file my wifes I-751 and saw this thread. My question is we moved in Sept of 2010 and i wasnt aware I had to file I-865. Is it to late to file that and what are the consequences if I dont file that.

I have also received a letter on my old address and what is AR-11?

AR-11 is the change of address form for the alien spouse. You can find it here and it can be done online. Just keep the confirmation number and copy as proof you sent it:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=c1a94154d7b3d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

I-865 is the sponsor change of address form for the US citizen/permanent resident spouse. You can find it here. It must be printed and mailed in. Keep a copy of the form and of proof it was sent from USPS:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1ba892623014d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD

I don't exactly know the penalties if you don't inform them. Better to do it as soon as possible. What is written in fine print on AR-11 form is:

Failure to report a change of address is punishable by fine or imprisonment and/or removal.

On I-865 it is stated in instructions that a civil penalty might be subject on the sponsor if they do not file a change of address, where the amount of the penalty is dependent on if the sponsor failed to give notice knowing that the sponsored immigrant has received means tested public benefits.

[gary9891 10]

We received a reminder too - about 2 or 3 weeks before our 90 day window to file the I-751 opened - but it was sent to our old address (where we lived when we filed our AOS), even though we submitted my AR-11 online and mailed my husband's I-865 right after we moved. I guess USCIS mails the reminder to your AOS address or the last address they had on file for you when you last filed a petition / application with them.

Same here, letter received around 2-3 weeks prior to our 90 day window.

[mikedaisy 0]

we also received a reminder letter

[Sarah B 26]

Also received one, about a two weeks ago (which is about a month before our window opens)

Reminded me about all the stuff I have to do, which is a good thing!!

[DaniG 3]

They sent a reminder to my old address, even though after we moved both US hubby and I changed our address with USCIS using the appropriate forms.