Moving

[smccad 0]

Hello,

My wife came to the US in April, we were married in May. Currently I work in MA but have been offered a better job with a sign-on bonus that in FL that will be great for us. We have not yet submitted our AOS paperwork. I want to move to FL with my wife but I've heard that you shouldn't leave the state that your spouse moves to when they enter the US for at least 3 months. Is this accurate? I've had a lot of bills I've had to deal with since I came back with her to the US so I haven't filed the AOS yet. If we moved to FL, the bonus would cover the AOS and that would be great for us. Otherwise, I can stay here and just pay the AOS amount with my current salary.

Basically, I would like some clarity on the "3month rule". Can we move to another state during the first 3 months?

Thank you all so kindly!

[Dean_De 61]

I honestly didn't know about this 3 months rule . I came in the US Nov. 2011. Our K1 Visa was filed and got approved in California. However, when our visa got approved my husband then fiance have to change his job, and so he moved to Texas. This happened during my interview. During the interview, I was asked what was the work of my then Fiance, I told them his new job, the ones in Texas. I passed the interview with flying colors. When I arrived here in the US, we stayed in Texas only for one month. Since we have to relocate again here in Florida where my husband got his permanent job. As far AOS'ing is concerned and based on my experience we haven't encountered any problem when I filed for the AOS relocating n some other state right after arrival. As long a you include the places you live in the G-325a. I just recently got approved and had my Conditional green card.

Edited June 25, 2013 by Dean_De

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

There is no '3 month rule'. You are free to move where you like, when you like. Take the job, move and file for AOS. After filing for AOS, be sure to inform the USCIS within 10 days if you happen to move again after that.

[danver 15]

I honestly didn't know about this 3 months rule . I came in the US Nov. 2011. Our K1 Visa was filed and got approved in California. However, when our visa got approved my husband then fiance have to change his job, and so he moved to Texas. This happened during my interview. During the interview, I was asked what was the work of my then Fiance, I told them his new job, the ones in Texas. I passed the interview with flying colors. When I arrived here in the US, we stayed in Texas only for one month. Since we have to relocate again here in Florida where my husband got his permanent job. As far AOS'ing is concerned and based on my experience we haven't encountered any problem when I filed for the AOS relocating n some other state right after arrival. As long a you include the places you live in the G-325a. I just recently got approved and had my Conditional green card.

Never heard of that 3 month rule. U may be talking about getting a DL. U have to be a resident of the state where u get ur DL for at least 3 months.

If u move just make sure to file the AR 11 or change of address within 10 days from the moving date.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

No such rule exists. Move, file for AOS. Once you file AOS you are required to keep your address up-to-date. The sponsor files an I-865 to change their address, the immigrant/GC holder an AR-11. This is only AFTER you've filed AOS.