Who and how to inform about change of address if application is pending with NVC?

[Sponsorer20 0]

Background:

I am a petitioner (sponsorer), and got I-130 approved from USCIS. I live in the USA while beneficiary lives abroad.

I filed I-864 with NVC. Beneficiary submitted DS-260 form and waiting for interview (does not have a date yet).

Question:

If I move to a new address within the USA, while application still pending with NVC, who and how to update about my change of address? Also, when to do it?

USCIS webpage says to submit I-865 within 30 days of moving, while NVC webpage says simply submit this information via online public query form.

My dilemma is, if the application is pending with NVC, am I required to I inform USCIS by submitting I-865? Also, if I-865 is even required for NVC?


Please provide official reference to your response for being absolutely sure. Thanks you in advance.

[arken 4,197]

You would file i865 only if the person who you provided i864 becomes the GC. So no need to do anything with USCIS yet. Just update your new address with NVC.

[Sponsorer20 0]

@arken Thanks for your reply!

 

Can you please also advise that why will I have to file I-865 with USCIS when USCIS has already forwarded my case (after approving I-130) to NVC? Now, NVC will forward my case to US consulate where the beneficiary will apply for a visa. 

[arken 4,197]

When the person you sponsored comes to US and becomes an LPR, then you have to file i865 so they have your new address. NVC or embassy will not update your new address to USCIS.

Edited March 11, 2020 by arken

[Sponsorer20 0]

@arken

I called both NVC and USCIS.

 

NVC said that I should change my address only with them, and they would notify to US consulate abroad.

 

USCIS said that because I-130 has been approved and currently there is no pending application with them, they would not need I-865 at any stage. 

 

So your answer appear half correct that I should notify to NVC, but the part that I should file I-865 with USCIS after the beneficiary becomes permanent resident is not clear. Are you able to provide a reference to support your answer? I will appreciate! 

[arken 4,197]

1 hour ago, Sponsorer20 said:

@arken

I called both NVC and USCIS.

 

NVC said that I should change my address only with them, and they would notify to US consulate abroad.

 

USCIS said that because I-130 has been approved and currently there is no pending application with them, they would not need I-865 at any stage. 

 

So your answer appear half correct that I should notify to NVC, but the part that I should file I-865 with USCIS after the beneficiary becomes permanent resident is not clear. Are you able to provide a reference to support your answer? I will appreciate! 

What i said is completely correct not half, you just didn’t get the complete info from them. The reference is the i865 instructions itself. You can find when and why you need to send i865.

[Sponsorer20 0]

@arken 

 

The reference you are providing on I-865 instructions (or I-864 specifically) is applicable in case beneficiary is already present in the USA and petitioner would have to file I-485 (adjustment of status) with USCIS. When I spoke with USCIS over the phone, they said that because I would not be filing I-485, I would not need to file I-865 with USCIS, and notifying only to NVC about my change of address would be sufficient. 

 

Anyway, I still can file I-865 with USCIS once beneficiary becomes permanent resident. Even if it is not required by them, it will not harm. At least I know that I do not have to file anything before beneficiary becomes a permanent resident.

Edited March 12, 2020 by Sponsorer20

[JapanResident 86]

On 3/12/2020 at 7:09 AM, Sponsorer20 said:

NVC said that I should change my address only with them, and they would notify to US consulate abroad.

Thank you for posting about this. Did you change your address with them directly over the phone, or did you change it online?