Moving to a different state immediately upon entering US with K1. Apply for AOS before or after move? (merged)

[Aelius 7]

Me and my fiance intend to move to a different state immediately upon my (beneficiary) arrival in the US with my K1 visa. Should I apply for AOS at the new address, or at the old address (where we'll be staying for only days or perhaps weeks)?

 

I searched the forums extensively and for some reason people typically only ask about what to do when moving during an AOS file in progress, not before filing AOS.

 

Also, which field office will my interview be at if I move and then file AOS at the new address? I found one person on these forums who claimed that you must live in a new place for at least 3 months before you get that field office's location. Would that mean I'd have to drive all the way back to the address I lived at for only days? That could be a thousand miles away. I have not seen any evidence of -- or even anyone else claiming -- that you must live at an address for 3 months before your field office is assigned based on that. Anyone know if that's true?

 

Thanks!

[OldUser 6,607]

Apply after moving to the new address, as long as it is in the 90 day window after entering the US.

 

What you're quoting is related to naturalization petition (N-400) and does not apply to AOS.

Edited March 9, 2023 by OldUser

[OldUser 6,607]

The local field office can be found here:

 

https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

 

Select "I-485" for the Form, "Family-Based adjustment applications" for the Form Category. It will show the list of all offices. Find the closest to you.

[Aelius 7]

23 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Apply after moving to the new address, as long as it is in the 90 day window after entering the US.

 

What you're quoting is related to naturalization petition (N-400) and does not apply to AOS.

Ah, got it. Much appreciated! Thank you.

[SalishSea 17,801]

1 hour ago, Aelius said:

Me and my fiance intend to move to a different state immediately upon my (beneficiary) arrival in the US with my K1 visa. Should I apply for AOS at the new address, or at the old address (where we'll be staying for only days or perhaps weeks)?

 

I searched the forums extensively and for some reason people typically only ask about what to do when moving during an AOS file in progress, not before filing AOS.

 

Also, which field office will my interview be at if I move and then file AOS at the new address? I found one person on these forums who claimed that you must live in a new place for at least 3 months before you get that field office's location. Would that mean I'd have to drive all the way back to the address I lived at for only days? That could be a thousand miles away. I have not seen any evidence of -- or even anyone else claiming -- that you must live at an address for 3 months before your field office is assigned based on that. Anyone know if that's true?

 

Thanks!

Filing for AOS doesn’t happen within days of arriving for most people.   It will take time to get the marriage license/marry/get the certified copies of the marriage certificate, etc before you can file.   

[Aelius 7]

Just now, Jorgedig said:

Filing for AOS doesn’t happen within days of arriving for most people.   It will take time to get the marriage license/marry/get the certified copies of the marriage certificate, etc before you can file.   

Makes sense. Speaking of which, what should I consider when deciding whether to get married at the old address (the one we'll be staying at very briefly) or the new address where we'll move to as soon as we can? Obviously, getting married at the old address gets the AOS process started sooner by getting a marriage certificate sooner. But is there perhaps a compelling reason to wait until moving to a new place before getting married?

[SalishSea 17,801]

Just now, Aelius said:

Makes sense. Speaking of which, what should I consider when deciding whether to get married at the old address (the one we'll be staying at very briefly) or the new address where we'll move to as soon as we can? Obviously, getting married at the old address gets the AOS process started sooner by getting a marriage certificate sooner. But is there perhaps a compelling reason to wait until moving to a new place before getting married?

I think that’s more of a personal logistics issue.  You’d have to consider the ease of getting the marriage license in both places (rules about the waiting period can vary by state/county), scheduling the wedding itself and how hectic it will be to plan all that amidst a move.   Topic of convo for you and fiancé, and some local research into the process for you to do.

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

If you file using a temporary address you'll receive every notification there and must notify USCIS of any change which has proven risky as you can keep receiving mail at the old address. 

 

Where you marry is completely irrelevant for AOS except for what @Jorgedigalready mentioned: getting the license, scheduling the ceremony and obtaining the certificate which is the most important requirement for AOS.

[Aelius 7]

I (immigrant) will be moving to the US on a K1, getting married within 1-2 weeks of arriving, and then moving with my partner to a different address. At that new address, I'll file for AOS.

 

My question is, is there anyone I should notify (e.g., USCIS) about this move? Again, it will be before filing for AOS, so my understanding is the I-865 change of address form does not apply.

 

Thanks!

[Mike E 11,739]

7 minutes ago, Aelius said:

My question is, is there anyone I should notify (e.g., USCIS) about this move? Again, it will be before filing for AOS, so my understanding is the I-865 change of address form does not apply.

File AR-11 online within ten days of moving. This is required of all aliens in the U.S.  

Edited May 28, 2023 by Mike E

[Ontarkie 14,216]

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