Bona fide and moving

[Dan7 0]

Hello. Me and my wife have almost everything ready to submit for AOS, however we are temporary moving out of our home soon for about 6 months, then coming back. We do have all bona fide proofs to current address (such bills, insurance, taxes etc.) and don't have anything related to the new address (we don't even have new address yet since we didn't rent anything yet). Should we submit paperwork with bills from current addres, or move first then get new bills and submit from there? 

[emekus94 1,125]

13 minutes ago, Dan7 said:

Hello. Me and my wife have almost everything ready to submit for AOS, however we are temporary moving out of our home soon for about 6 months, then coming back. We do have all bona fide proofs to current address (such bills, insurance, taxes etc.) and don't have anything related to the new address (we don't even have new address yet since we didn't rent anything yet). Should we submit paperwork with bills from current addres, or move first then get new bills and submit from there? 

Am assuming you are adjusting from a K1 visa? (You don't have a timeline)
You cannot submit things for an address which yet does not exist.

 

You have two choices:
1) Submit AOS now with the CURRENT information you have. Then when you DO move and have an address, contact USCIS for an address change so you get all your mail

2) Wait until you actually move and have an address and then submit AOS with that new address.

AOS from a K1 doesn't really need "PROOF" of address at this stage i.e. bills, insurance, etc- although some people do add it if they wish.That's all information for your interview.
The only proof needed with the original application is your wedding certificate

[Dan7 0]

Thanks for your response. We adjusting from J1, but I assume we have these two options you mentioned. 

[aznhouston 132]

I recommend signing up for a PO box or a mail box at UPS store and use it as mailing address. Doing this will save you a lot of headache later.

Once you move to another place, request a change in address. Once the mail comes to your new address, cancel the PO box.

Don't put too much trust in USCIS system.

[Dan7 0]

3 hours ago, hoangthaihuy said:

I recommend signing up for a PO box or a mail box at UPS store and use it as mailing address. Doing this will save you a lot of headache later.

Once you move to another place, request a change in address. Once the mail comes to your new address, cancel the PO box.

Don't put too much trust in USCIS system.

Thank you 

[little immigrant 801]

7 hours ago, hoangthaihuy said:

I recommend signing up for a PO box or a mail box at UPS store and use it as mailing address. Doing this will save you a lot of headache later.

Once you move to another place, request a change in address. Once the mail comes to your new address, cancel the PO box.

Don't put too much trust in USCIS system.

I agree with this except for canceling the PO box. I don't know how far away you're moving but I'd keep the PO box. After canceling USCIS might still try to send mail there. 

 

During my N400 process I had to move a lot and had a PO box. I updated the physical address but always kept the mailing address as the PO box. When I went to my interview they didn't have the updates of the addresses on file. 

[Dan7 0]

Thank you. I believe they mailing you letters to physical address either way, even you type mailing address. 

We are moving far away, but decided to use our current address as its our home and we will be coming back in 6 months anyway. We will try to find someone to check our mailbox. 

The thing is that my lady's visa expiring right at the time when we planning to move. And I would like to submit paperwork while she is in status. For this reason we won't have time to wait for new bona fide documents. 

Edited August 24, 2018 by Dan7

[little immigrant 801]

22 hours ago, Dan7 said:

Thank you. I believe they mailing you letters to physical address either way, even you type mailing address. 

No, they always sent their notices to the mailing address, never the physical address.

[aznhouston 132]

On 8/24/2018 at 1:06 PM, Dan7 said:

Thank you. I believe they mailing you letters to physical address either way, even you type mailing address. 

We are moving far away, but decided to use our current address as its our home and we will be coming back in 6 months anyway. We will try to find someone to check our mailbox. 

The thing is that my lady's visa expiring right at the time when we planning to move. And I would like to submit paperwork while she is in status. For this reason we won't have time to wait for new bona fide documents. 

In this case, I would recommend if you can delay the moving, do it. Wait until you have receive at least NOA1 then move.

My package was rejected the first time with absolutely NO text/email notification. I had no way to figure it out until I checked the PO box.

Even after NOA1, the biometric request was delivered to the mailbox with NO text/email notification. I also had no way to figure out but to stop by the PO box.

I know timing is tricky, but this is for the future of both of you. So make the decision wisely.