What happens if you're late with the AR-11 & i-865?

[DS1419 1]

My wife and I are in the process of filling out our i-751 (my green card expires in just over 3 months, want to mail it as soon as possible), and realized we forgot to mail in an ar-11 and i-865 when we moved (about 15 blocks south of our old place). I realize it was a mistake to forget about that, but now that it's past, we're not sure the correct action to take.

It's been well over a year since we moved. Does anyone know what might happen if we put our move-in date as June 2013, as opposed to March 2012? Would it make more sense to put the actual date or is there any chance that could cause serious problems as we're a year late in filing? Is it just for record purposes or am I at risk of losing my residency because I missed filing the change of address forms?

I'm just looking for any insight into the matter, and what the best approach is. Thanks!

[Dave&Roza 748]

My wife and I are in the process of filling out our i-751 (my green card expires in just over 3 months, want to mail it as soon as possible), and realized we forgot to mail in an ar-11 and i-865 when we moved (about 15 blocks south of our old place). I realize it was a mistake to forget about that, but now that it's past, we're not sure the correct action to take.

It's been well over a year since we moved. Does anyone know what might happen if we put our move-in date as June 2013, as opposed to March 2012? Would it make more sense to put the actual date or is there any chance that could cause serious problems as we're a year late in filing? Is it just for record purposes or am I at risk of losing my residency because I missed filing the change of address forms?

I'm just looking for any insight into the matter, and what the best approach is. Thanks!

Put the correct dates on all forms as lying is worse then not filing a change of address. Since you have no pending case, file the AR-11 on-line and print out the confirmation page. Have the USC sponsor complete the I-865 and mail that in. Then file the ROC. I have not heard of anybody having problems. This is like going 55 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. It is illegal, but how often do you get caught?

Good luck,

Dave

[Cheezees 1,514]

Whatever you do, DON'T LIE! You made a mistake and no crime was committed. Just explain that you forgot and get your affairs in order. No one is denied the ROC because they forgot to change their address and were honest about it. I think you'll be fine. Good luck!

[Navyk 78]

My wife and I are in the process of filling out our i-751 (my green card expires in just over 3 months, want to mail it as soon as possible), and realized we forgot to mail in an ar-11 and i-865 when we moved (about 15 blocks south of our old place). I realize it was a mistake to forget about that, but now that it's past, we're not sure the correct action to take.

It's been well over a year since we moved. Does anyone know what might happen if we put our move-in date as June 2013, as opposed to March 2012? Would it make more sense to put the actual date or is there any chance that could cause serious problems as we're a year late in filing? Is it just for record purposes or am I at risk of losing my residency because I missed filing the change of address forms?

I'm just looking for any insight into the matter, and what the best approach is. Thanks!

Of course I-865 and AR11 are our responsibilities but it is not very serious, as USCIS fails to update the change of addresses in some cases due to other pressing work and hence do not view failure/ late filing very seriously. More over they know that we will have to file I-751.

So just do those now but with actual dates (don't cook up anything, as that suicidal) and then file I-751.

[DS1419 1]

Thanks guys. It's pretty much what I thought, but wanted some more information. I previously was unable to find any info on what happens if we file it late, so I was worried of the potential outcomes. Clearly that is a much safer approach. We've mailed in the i-865 with the correct date from our lease at the new place, and submitted our ar-11 online (which did not require a date for the change of address for some reason?).

AS for the i-751, would it make more sense to mail that immediately (and include copies of the ar-11 & i-865)? Or wait until they potentially have received the i-865? Tomorrow is the first day of our 3 month window to mail this sucker in.