Petitioner change of address (moved back to Europe)

[qwerty123 6]

Greetings everyone!

I'm in need of some advice. I'm an October filer (I'm the USC) and at the time of filling the I 130 the plan was to stay in the States until the process is complete, however, after two months apart were too much for the two of us to handle so I made the decision to go back and live with my hubby (Eastern Europe) at least until his interview. The address I listed for myself on the G-325 and the I-130 is my parents' address and my permanent USA residence. They still live there and will be able to forward any mail that comes in my name. Now my question is, should I contact USCIS to notify them that both the petitioner and beneficiary are living together abroad or keep still and let things go as they are? I received NOA1 October 12 and haven't received the NOA2 yet.

Thank you for your input in advance!

[speedwell 224]

Greetings everyone!

I'm in need of some advice. I'm an October filer (I'm the USC) and at the time of filling the I 130 the plan was to stay in the States until the process is complete, however, after two months apart were too much for the two of us to handle so I made the decision to go back and live with my hubby (Eastern Europe) at least until his interview. The address I listed for myself on the G-325 and the I-130 is my parents' address and my permanent USA residence. They still live there and will be able to forward any mail that comes in my name. Now my question is, should I contact USCIS to notify them that both the petitioner and beneficiary are living together abroad or keep still and let things go as they are? I received NOA1 October 12 and haven't received the NOA2 yet.

Thank you for your input in advance!

As a USC you are entitled to visit and live wherever you want to. Your information is fine going to your permanent residence address, assuming you have an arrangement with your parents to forward your mail. Don't forget there's always a chance that you might need to return to the US at short notice to appear for an interview or to answer questions. You should already have submitted as much evidence as you can that you and your husband have a bona fide relationship.

However, there's something else to consider. The I-130 form is just to prove that you're married. For the visa you must prove that you have a domicile in the US (that's a legal requirement). You should show that you have not sold your car, cancelled your lease (if you have one), closed your bank accounts, quit your job, or anything else that indicates you don't intend to return. Your parents may be able to be financial co-sponsors when the time comes, but they may not (it depends on how much they make, who else they support, and whether they want to do it). Think hard before you decide to transfer your residence.

[TimeTravel 78]

No, it is not required at all.

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

Actually, according to the ISO that I talked to, you can not change your address to a foreign one. Once you've listed America that is where it will stay.

[speedwell 224]

Actually, according to the ISO that I talked to, you can not change your address to a foreign one. Once you've listed America that is where it will stay.

That's interesting, I didn't know that. Good work.

[CHarvey80 72]

You can list a foreign address at USCIS. I did when I moved to Buenos Aires for a few months. I sent the following letter to them via snail mail and it was processed in about 2 months:

I-130 Receipt # MSCXXXXXXXXXX

Dear Vermont Service Center;

I am sending this message to inform you that I, the petitioner, have moved and I wanted to add my new address to the I-130 petition that is currently in process receipt # MSCXXXXXXXXXX.

Petitioner: First Middle Last

DOB: MM/DD/YYYY

Beneficiary: First Middle Last

DOB: MM/DD/YYYY

Petitioners Old Address:

Street number and name

Town, City, Postal Code

(New Address)

Street number and name

Town, City, Postal Code, Country

Beneficiaries Address: (Has Not Changed)

Street number and name

Town, City, Postal Code, Country

I enclosed a copy of the I-797C Notice of Action form that I received when our petition was accepted for verification purposes.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

Thank you for your time.

Petitioners name

Petitioners phone number

Petitioners email address

Hope this helps.

[Ryan H 3,834]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

That's interesting, I didn't know that. Good work.

Well, it appears not to be true when looking at the other post.

Gosh gee, silly me trusting the ISO, I really should have known better.

[qwerty123 6]

Thanks everyone for the quick responses