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Hi guys,

I'm not married yet, as we've just begun our visa journey, but I was curious, as I like to plan ahead....

I am currently living in my hometown, and have no plans to stay long-term. My fiance and I would like to move out west once he is over here and we are married. Is it advisable to move during the AOS process, from one state to another, or just wait until the AOS is approved? Obviously this would mean a new job for me as well, and I don't know if that would be an issue to USCIS, even if it were well-paid. If I have to stay put for the process, I will.....but I would rather not. 

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28 minutes ago, SocratesJohnson said:

Hi guys,

I'm not married yet, as we've just begun our visa journey, but I was curious, as I like to plan ahead....

I am currently living in my hometown, and have no plans to stay long-term. My fiance and I would like to move out west once he is over here and we are married. Is it advisable to move during the AOS process, from one state to another, or just wait until the AOS is approved? Obviously this would mean a new job for me as well, and I don't know if that would be an issue to USCIS, even if it were well-paid. If I have to stay put for the process, I will.....but I would rather not. 

You are free to move while the AOS is pending---just make sure that the beneficiary files an online AR-11 form to update USCIS with the new address within 10 days of moving (there is no fee for this).

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It's perfectly fine to move while AOS is pending, or after the first visajourney. Just make sure to update your address in time with the USCIS. 

01/13/2016: I-129F filed  07/15/2016: K-1 visa in hand
10/13/2016: Filed AOS + EAD/AP.   07/07/2017: Permanent resident (Conditional)
04/16/2019: Filed ROC  11/17/2020: Approved. (10 yr GC)

 

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09/02/2020: Filed (Online)    09/08/2020: NOA1: (NBC) 
10/22/2020: Biometrics Reuse Notice.  12/22/2020: Online Status Changed to Interview Was Scheduled.  
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I moved after starting AOS (bought a house). We were in the same town, but I updated my address with USCIS and it didn't cause any problems. Its probably a good idea to setup mail forwarding so you'd get any mail sent to old address for a few months, just in case.

--- k1 visa ---
Texas Service Center (Abandon Hope All Ye Who Enter Here)
I-129F sent: 12 Aug 2014
I-129F NOA1: 15 Aug 2014
I-129F NOA2: 2 Mar 2015 (199 days from NOA1) **No RFEs!**
NVC Received: 19 Mar 2015
Case#, IIN, BIN assigned: 19 Mar 2015
NVC Left: 20 Mar 2015
Consultate Received: 23 Mar 2015
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Medical: 10 Apr 2015
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Packet 4 Received: 23 Apr 2015
Interview Date: 8 May 2015 (Approved!!!)
Visa Issued: 14 May 2015
Visa in Hand: 19 May 2015
Entry to USA: 5 Jun 2015
Married: 21 Jun 2015

---Adjustment of Status---
Sent I-485, I-131 and I-765: 7 Jul 2015
NOA1 for I-485, I-131 and I-765: 14 Jul 2015
Email notification that I-765 was approved: 12 Sep 2015
Email notification that I-131 was approved: 15 Sep 2015
Email notification that EAD/AP combo card was mailed: 15 Sep 2015
EAD and AP combo card received: 18 Sep 2015
Green Card Received: 3 Dec 2015 [ :)] Previous letter stated interview requirement was likely to be waived

 

---Removal of Conditions---
Sent I-751: 13 Oct 2017
NOA1 for I-751: 23 Oct 2017

Biometrics: 20 Nov 2017
Approved: 20 Dec 2018

Green Card Received: 2 Jan 2019

 

-- Citizenship --
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Biometrics: 10 Mar 2020

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3 hours ago, Limey said:

I moved after starting AOS (bought a house). We were in the same town, but I updated my address with USCIS and it didn't cause any problems. Its probably a good idea to setup mail forwarding so you'd get any mail sent to old address for a few months, just in case.

Congratulations on the house! The mail thing is good advice. I would just have it sent to my mom's, as this has been my mailing address for years. 

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On 9/18/2017 at 12:10 PM, Limey said:

I moved after starting AOS (bought a house). We were in the same town, but I updated my address with USCIS and it didn't cause any problems. Its probably a good idea to setup mail forwarding so you'd get any mail sent to old address for a few months, just in case.

We are planning to move to a different state during our AOS process. If we do, does it mean we will have the interview to the new state? Thanks.

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