Wrote address incorrect on visa fiance application

[rsempv 1]

Hi there,

I recently sent in my application for a fiance visa. I received an E-Notification on September 27, that my application had been received. I have yet to receive the "official Receipt Notice (Form I-797)." I realized that I had written my address wrong all over the application: I wrote 10th Street instead of 10th Avenue.

I just called the USCIS hotline and was on hold on and off for 20 minutes. First the person said that I need to write a letter explaining my situation. Then, they said I need to contact customer service but there are technical difficulties right now that wouldn't allow for me to be connected to customer service. They said I could call back later, leave a voice mail, or send an email.

According to the E-Notification, "With the official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) you may visit www.uscis.gov where you can check the status of your case using My Case Status. We suggest you wait until you have received your Form I-797 before checking My Case Status." I won't get the I-797 in the mail because it's going to be sent to 10th Street.

I just signed into "My Case Status" though with the Receipt Number from my E-Notification.

My questions:

- What is on Form I-797? Do I really need it? Or can I just do a "Change of Address" online so that future forms come to my correct address?

- Has anybody experienced this before? What did you do? Is it a big deal that my address is also wrong on my biographical forms (listed repeatedly, because I've moved back and forth)?

Thank you!

[C-ma'am 684]

Given that you filed on September 27th, I'm assuming this notice is NOA 1. This one is not that important. It's for your records.

The second NOA, the one that says that they have approved your petition, is VERY important; because it will be needed later down the road (after marriage) to Adjust the Status of your significant other.

If I were you, given the bureaucracy involved and the ineptitude of most USCIS CSRS, I would simply submit a change of address as if you had actually moved; but since they told you they were having technical difficulties, you can give it until tomorrow and maybe try again to see what solution they give you?

[CHarvey80 72]

While I filed an I-130 I am sure it is the same in this situation.

My wife moved since I filed the I-130. I contacted USCIS several times before I finally got an answer. They informed me that her address doesn't really matter till we get to the NVC stage, at which point I can call them and update her address at that point as USCIS won't be doing anything with her address.

That is what I was told at least.

[C-ma'am 684]

While I filed an I-130 I am sure it is the same in this situation.

My wife moved since I filed the I-130. I contacted USCIS several times before I finally got an answer. They informed me that her address doesn't really matter till we get to the NVC stage, at which point I can call them and update her address at that point as USCIS won't be doing anything with her address.

That is what I was told at least.

Different for K1ners Because we need that NOA 2 to reach the petitioner. Otherwise you can be stuck paying almost $500 for a copy.

[Phil & Alla 26]

It helps everyone.

It is looking at about 5 to 6 months from NOA1 to NOA2, so a minor mistake like that is not a worry at the moment. As Celeste & C said, give it a few days and to ensure it gets done, do an address change.

[rsempv 1]

- What is on Form I-797?

If anybody could look at their Form I-797 for NOA1 for a fiance visa and tell me what exactly it says, that'd be great.

Thank you so much!