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3 hours ago, darth vader said:

I am utterly confused now.

As explained by the alert at the top of this page, an address change can be done in multiple ways....case closed.

CoA - Change of Address (uscis.gov)

 

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  • powerpuff changed the title to What is the correct "online AR-11" link? (Merged threads)

USCIS clearly prefers the change of address to be submitted in myUSCIS:


We strongly encourage you to submit your change of address to USCIS through a USCIS online account. 

https://www.uscis.gov/addresschange
 

I did this in December through my USCIS account and haven’t thought about it since. 

 

 

 

 

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8 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

As explained by the alert at the top of this page, an address change can be done in multiple ways....case closed.

CoA - Change of Address (uscis.gov)

 

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I saw that too. I think I understand the issue of multiple ways to do this and any one of it satisfies the AR-11 requirement. What is annoying is that, on COA website that you poster the above screenshot from, I think they refer to the myUSCIS way of updating address as "E-COA" but nowhere inside myUSCIS is the term "E-COA" ever used. Is the myUSCIS way considered the E-COA?

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Folks, this is where I am at. Hope someone can help.
 

STEP 1 - I filed adress change using myUSCIS (didnt take screenshot of what I entered so that made me nervous).

STEP 2 - Filed AR-11 using egov CoA link (https://egov.uscis.gov/coa/displayCOAForm.do) which gives me a printout of filled AR-11 based on my online AR-11 form and a confirmation email. So I can be sure that I entered correct addresses.

STEP 3 - Since I am not sure if CoA link is still considered valid by USCIS (it's no longer mentioned on AR-11 webpage - https://www.uscis.gov/ar-11). I am thinking of filing my present address once more by myUSCIS and take screenshots this time. Can there be any harm in filing another address change via myUSCIS? I mean the information (my current address) will be the same.
Just want to cover all my bases and be a 100% sure of what I entered.

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7 minutes ago, darth vader said:

Folks, this is where I am at. Hope someone can help.
 

STEP 1 - I filed adress change using myUSCIS (didnt take screenshot of what I entered so that made me nervous).

STEP 2 - Filed AR-11 using egov CoA link (https://egov.uscis.gov/coa/displayCOAForm.do) which gives me a printout of filled AR-11 based on my online AR-11 form and a confirmation email. So I can be sure that I entered correct addresses.

STEP 3 - Since I am not sure if CoA link is still considered valid by USCIS (it's no longer mentioned on AR-11 webpage - https://www.uscis.gov/ar-11). I am thinking of filing my present address once more by myUSCIS and take screenshots this time. Can there be any harm in filing another address change via myUSCIS? I mean the information (my current address) will be the same.
Just want to cover all my bases and be a 100% sure of what I entered.

You've changed your address 2 times.  I think you have done all you need to do.  Good luck.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Will keep this short. Physical address changed, mailing address didn't.

 

1. i-865 asks for new physical address - great, provided

2. asks for effective date of change of address (for new physical address) - great, provided

3. asks if new mailing address same as new physical address - selected no (technically there is no "new" mailing address but I think no applies anyway)

4. asks for new mailing address and it's "effective date of change of address" - now, the mailing address didn't change, it's same as the old one. So, I am guessing instead of leaving it blank providing the same "effective date of change of address" for mailing address as the change date for new physical address would make most sense?

 

Basically, when comparing to old i-865, it would be saying mailing address changed from SAME_MAIL_ADDR to SAME_MAIL_ADDR on XX/YY/2024. So, shouldn't really matter?

 

Thanks!

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  • TBoneTX changed the title to What is the correct "online AR-11" link? (multiple merged threads)
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Related threads have again been merged.  If questions remain on this topic, please post them here only.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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On 6/2/2024 at 5:44 PM, darth vader said:

2) For i-865 to be filed by mail by sponsor (if also changing address with LPR).

From the opening post.  Please avoid questioning Moderation decisions in open forum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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