I sent off my I-751 packet and then moved. Already changed my address on USCIS website. Will my old address being on the papers override it?

[jp1000 25]

I sent off my I-751 packet and then moved. Already changed my address on USCIS website. Will my old address being on the papers override it?

 

Feb 5 - Mailed papers (with old address)

 

Feb 7 - Moved

 

Feb 10 - Updated address with USCIS

 

Feb 11 - Packet arrived (per USPS tracking)

 

Is there a procedure for this? I'm thinking they won't process my papers for a while but when they do will they revert back to my old address or honor the new one I updated on the site?

[OldUser 7,876]

Anything can happen now, sadly.

If you asked whether you should file before or after moving, I would have recommended filing I-751 after moving to new address. Especially if you were still in 90 day filling window.

[OldUser 7,876]

One useful tip... If you had USCIS Informed Delivery at old address, don't change it yet to new address!

 

You may see whether extension letter is coming to old address.

 

And it works even better if your spouse has new address in USCIS Informed Delivery. That way you don't miss the letter regardless where it's mailed.

 

Also, it's a big benefit if you know prior address management / owner people, so they can let you know if letter is coming for you and you can collect it.

Edited Tuesday at 03:33 AM by OldUser

[ghostinthemachine 85]

Just anecdotal of course, but we were almost mid-move when we filed last year and both letters (bio re-use and extension letter) arrived to our old address. 

[OldUser 7,876]

56 minutes ago, ghostinthemachine said:

Just anecdotal of course, but we were almost mid-move when we filed last year and both letters (bio re-use and extension letter) arrived to our old address. 

Yep. I had slightly different scenario with similar outcome.

 

I was in process of moving when my I-751 was approved and GC got produced.

 

No matter what I did, the card arrived to the old address on the day of my actual physical move as I was loading the truck!

 

And I did try updating USCIS, putting Hold Mail and attempting mail intercept.

Edited Tuesday at 06:25 AM by OldUser

[mindthegap 2,609]

You didn't really think this through.

 

Because you did the AR-11 before filing, when the I-751 gets logged, the address on the form will be the newest - and current - address on their systems... so the receipt will go to the old address. 

If the I-751 gets returned (payment denied or forgotten to sign or something).. it will also go to the old address. 

 

 

 

 

[jp1000 25]

1 hour ago, mindthegap said:

You didn't really think this through.

 

Because you did the AR-11 before filing, when the I-751 gets logged, the address on the form will be the newest - and current - address on their systems... so the receipt will go to the old address. 

If the I-751 gets returned (payment denied or forgotten to sign or something).. it will also go to the old address. 

 

 

 

 

#######. 2 follow-up questions: 

 

1) will address forwarding solve for this? 
 

2) does the extension letter also go to my USCIS online account?

[OldUser 7,876]

26 minutes ago, jp1000 said:

 

1) will address forwarding solve for this? 

 

12 hours ago, OldUser said:

 

No matter what I did, the card arrived to the old address on the day of my actual physical move as I was loading the truck!

 

Yes, forgot to add, I tried forwarding too. Didn't work.

The best bet is to have a contact at old address

 

[OldUser 7,876]

30 minutes ago, jp1000 said:

 2) does the extension letter also go to my USCIS online account?

You should get online access code. Most likely mailed to your old address. Without this code you cannot see extension letter online. Also, online extension letter is pretty useless. You cannot travel with a copy, you need the original. Employers may not like it (if you use GC for I-9 which is also a mistake). And DMV is hit or miss with copies.

Edited Tuesday at 07:24 PM by OldUser

[jp1000 25]

3 hours ago, OldUser said:

You should get online access code. Most likely mailed to your old address. Without this code you cannot see extension letter online. Also, online extension letter is pretty useless. You cannot travel with a copy, you need the original. Employers may not like it (if you use GC for I-9 which is also a mistake). And DMV is hit or miss with copies.

I already got the code when filing for my AOS so I already have access to the online portal.

 

I dont think I'll need another code since I already have the online access?

[ghostinthemachine 85]

16 minutes ago, jp1000 said:

I already got the code when filing for my AOS so I already have access to the online portal.

 

I dont think I'll need another code since I already have the online access?

Yeah no extra code for you then if you already have a working online account. You should be able to see all the letters in relation to your case uploaded, but for anything official (travel for example) you will need the green paper copy extension letter either way. USPS isn't supposed to forward USCIS mail afaik so your best bet might just be to stay in touch with whoever is moving into your old home or the prop management or whatever the setup is at your old address.

[jp1000 25]

15 minutes ago, ghostinthemachine said:

Yeah no extra code for you then if you already have a working online account. You should be able to see all the letters in relation to your case uploaded, but for anything official (travel for example) you will need the green paper copy extension letter either way. USPS isn't supposed to forward USCIS mail afaik so your best bet might just be to stay in touch with whoever is moving into your old home or the prop management or whatever the setup is at your old address.

 

I don't plan to travel I mostly just want to have the paper for when I come to apply for citizenship next year. And to have some kind of proof that I am indeed legally present.

 

As for the old address, it's an apartment and the property managers are about as useful as a catflap on a submarine. I'm not holding out much hope that them, or the new tenants would be of any help to me.

[OldUser 7,876]

25 minutes ago, jp1000 said:

 

I don't plan to travel I mostly just want to have the paper for when I come to apply for citizenship next year. And to have some kind of proof that I am indeed legally present.

 

As for the old address, it's an apartment and the property managers are about as useful as a catflap on a submarine. I'm not holding out much hope that them, or the new tenants would be of any help to me.

Nobody cares or needs extension letter more than you do. I'd do everything to get it from old address if it goes there. Also, you can try filing a request if you don't receive the letter:

 

https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayNDNForm.do; jsessionid=08E5FD1FD9BC*****************6F3?sroPageType=ndn&entryPoint=init