Job change and move while I-751 case pending

[brightside 0]

Hi all -

We are moving from Philly to Boston due to job change this week. I had a 3 questions (sorry if they are already covered):

1. Change of Address forms to be filled???

- AR-11

- I-865

- Do I also have to call 1-800-375-5283 (customer service) to inform them of address change since my case is pending??

2. Will the NOA1 Extension Letter be sufficient proof document to show for I-9 form?

3. My 2-year GC expired on 13th March 2009. My NOA1 extending my GC status for 1 year is dated December 20th 2008. So, is my GC extended till 20th December 2009 or 13th March 2010?? i.e what is the year extension span based on?

Thanks and waiting for reply!!

My Timeline -

Filed I-751 at VSC - 10th dec 2008

NOA1 - 20th dec 2008

Biometrics - 21st Jan 2009

[Otto 83]

Hi all -

We are moving from Philly to Boston due to job change this week. I had a 3 questions (sorry if they are already covered): When you get there, be sure to put your name(s) inside the mailbox.

1. Change of Address forms to be filled???

- AR-11 (For the foreign spouse within 10 days of moving)

- I-865 (For the sponsor - within 30 days of moving)

- Do I also have to call 1-800-375-5283 (customer service) to inform them of address change since my case is pending?? (No but many file it online and send in a printed version)

2. Will the NOA1 Extension Letter be sufficient proof document to show for I-9 form? Yes

3. My 2-year GC expired on 13th March 2009. My NOA1 extending my GC status for 1 year is dated December 20th 2008. So, is my GC extended till 20th December 2009 or 13th March 2010?? i.e what is the year extension span based on? One year from the expiration date of your PR/Green Card

[brightside 0]

Hi all -

We are moving from Philly to Boston due to job change this week. I had a 3 questions (sorry if they are already covered): When you get there, be sure to put your name(s) inside the mailbox.

1. Change of Address forms to be filled???

- AR-11 (For the foreign spouse within 10 days of moving)

- I-865 (For the sponsor - within 30 days of moving)

- Do I also have to call 1-800-375-5283 (customer service) to inform them of address change since my case is pending?? (No but many file it online and send in a printed version)

2. Will the NOA1 Extension Letter be sufficient proof document to show for I-9 form? Yes

3. My 2-year GC expired on 13th March 2009. My NOA1 extending my GC status for 1 year is dated December 20th 2008. So, is my GC extended till 20th December 2009 or 13th March 2010?? i.e what is the year extension span based on? One year from the expiration date of your PR/Green Card

Thanks for the quick reply!!! I appreciate the help...

I also did the USPS change of address to forward my mails from old address to new one...just in case USCIS takes time updating their Databases...

[Otto 83]

I also did the USPS change of address to forward my mails from old address to new one...just in case USCIS takes time updating their Databases...

When we moved - it didn't take long to get a confirmation letter (that they were updating their records)... but USPS won't forward USCIS mail unfortunately... Assume the best and follow your status online until you at least get the confirmation letter.

[Immigrant2009 0]

Hi all -

We are moving from Philly to Boston due to job change this week. I had a 3 questions (sorry if they are already covered):

1. Change of Address forms to be filled???

- AR-11

- I-865

- Do I also have to call 1-800-375-5283 (customer service) to inform them of address change since my case is pending??

2. Will the NOA1 Extension Letter be sufficient proof document to show for I-9 form?

3. My 2-year GC expired on 13th March 2009. My NOA1 extending my GC status for 1 year is dated December 20th 2008. So, is my GC extended till 20th December 2009 or 13th March 2010?? i.e what is the year extension span based on?

Thanks and waiting for reply!!

My Timeline -

Filed I-751 at VSC - 10th dec 2008

NOA1 - 20th dec 2008

Biometrics - 21st Jan 2009

Hi brightside,

Wish you good luck with move and Job. Hope all goes well for you. Now to your question.

1- I think since I-751 is filed by the immigrant and not the sponsor so i think only your change of address should be sufficient and since USC are not required to report USCIS for their change of address.

so use the following link to change your address online.

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=coa

Paper based change of address and electronic are the same. The electronic version is better and more effective because it gives you a confirmation number,

plus it getter you new address into USCIS system quicker.

You can either print the confirmation page or save it as PDF for your record.

I think you don't need to call them if you change your address online, it will be quicker and will go in their records. Plus if you don't hear anything from USCIS after 6 months of filing send your 2008 Tax return and change of address receipt and other bills and documents of this year as additional evidence, so that it forces them to reopen your case or update it's status etc.

2- Based on my conversation with immigration officer regarding the NOA, he said that the employer should accept it as proof of work authorization as It's an official government document. If they have questions regarding it, they should call USCIS about it. I know the HR people like to have a card or stamp or something but i think for I-9 which is another government document the NOA should be sufficient.

Don't tell HR to call USCIS until unless they are really hesitant about accepting it.

3- It's normally 1 year added to the expiration of your GC so in your cases your GC expired on 13th March 2009. so the NOA has extended your GC till 13th March 2010.

Hope it helps.

[brightside 0]

so, just showing the "receipt notice" and state ID is enough to satisfy I-9 employment authorization proof?

thanks!

[John24689 0]

I would call the 800# and give them your new address.

I would mail a copy of the AR-11 to VSC.

You don't want USCIS to mail things to your old address. From what I understand, changing you address online or through the mail while you case is pending does not update your mailing address on your case. That is why I am suggesting you mail a copy of the AR-11 to VSC along with a copy of your NOA and identification numbers.

Good luck.

[brightside 0]

I would call the 800# and give them your new address.

I would mail a copy of the AR-11 to VSC.

You don't want USCIS to mail things to your old address. From what I understand, changing you address online or through the mail while you case is pending does not update your mailing address on your case. That is why I am suggesting you mail a copy of the AR-11 to VSC along with a copy of your NOA and identification numbers.

Good luck.

Thanks for the replies...

I am just curious if any employer ever refused to accept "Extension letter" as valid I-9 document? After all, it is not a plastic card that they like to see!!

I hope I dont have any such problem.

thanks!

[Immigrant2009 0]

I would call the 800# and give them your new address.

I would mail a copy of the AR-11 to VSC.

You don't want USCIS to mail things to your old address. From what I understand, changing you address online or through the mail while you case is pending does not update your mailing address on your case. That is why I am suggesting you mail a copy of the AR-11 to VSC along with a copy of your NOA and identification numbers.

Good luck.

Thanks for the replies...

I am just curious if any employer ever refused to accept "Extension letter" as valid I-9 document? After all, it is not a plastic card that they like to see!!

I hope I dont have any such problem.

thanks!

Most employers shouldn't have any problem at all. It's just the way you present yourself matters. Devil is in the details, if you try to explain them that you only have letter and you have applied for removing of condition, and your employer doesn't understand, it can go against you.

So if you proceed with caution your employer should be fine.

Show them/HR your expired GC, State ID and tell them you applied for the renewal of card and it can take 6 months to 1 year. The immigration service has sent you an official document to extend your employment authorization for 1 year while your case is being processed which is equivalent to having a temporary physical card while the 10 year card is being processed. So rather than giving you a temporary 1 year GC they gave NOA letter which allows to you work and travel same as you did before or if you had a physical GC.

If they insist on further documents, tell them this is the document that you have and if your GC doesn't arrive in 1 year USCIS will stamp your passport and you can show it to them.

If things go out of hand, ask them to call the number given on NOA letter as when i asked these questions on a recent infopass appointment the officer should me that NOA is a government document just like GC is and the employer should comply with it.

I hope it helps.

Edited March 26, 2009 by Immigrant2009

[Otto 83]

1- I think since I-751 is filed by the immigrant and not the sponsor so i think only your change of address should be sufficient and since USC are not required to report USCIS for their change of address.

Correction - the USC-Sponsor is required to submit an I-865 change of address within 30 days of moving.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

In half the same boat, as we are going to be moving to Falls Church next month (we still are "in limbo" though at CSC rather than VSC due to transfer).

(I guess we still should be sending N-400 to VSC, despite of our I-751 being transferred to CSC?)

[Immigrant2009 0]

Thanks for the replies...

I am just curious if any employer ever refused to accept "Extension letter" as valid I-9 document? After all, it is not a plastic card that they like to see!!

I hope I dont have any such problem.

thanks!

brightside,

Please tell us your experience so that it helps others. Thanks Karin und Otto for correction. I didn't submit the change of address for the USC-Sponsor for my I-751 but still got the NOA and biometric letter. Is it necessary or if you don't do it does it cause any problem.

Thanks

Edited March 29, 2009 by Immigrant2009

[brightside 0]

Thanks for the replies...

I am just curious if any employer ever refused to accept "Extension letter" as valid I-9 document? After all, it is not a plastic card that they like to see!!

I hope I dont have any such problem.

thanks!

brightside,

Please tell us your experience so that it helps others. Thanks Karin und Otto for correction. I didn't submit the change of address for the USC-Sponsor for my I-751 but still got the NOA and biometric letter. Is it necessary or if you don't do it does it cause any problem.

Thanks

Tomorrow is my first day at new job so I will let you guys know how things go with I-9 and change of address...

Thanks for all the help!

[brightside 0]

hi -

I just wanted to update everyone that my employer had no problems accepting NOA+expired GC as one of I-9 documents, although it was accepted as a List C document only. So, I had to show my DL for Photo ID.

Also, being really nervous before my first day, I was doing some web research and came across USCIS I-9 webpage where the new I-9 form (to be used from 3rd april) has been posted. Along with the new I-9, a new updated (IMO very thorough) Employer Handbook M-274 is also posted.

Here is the link -

http://www.uscis.gov/i-9

http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/m-274_3apr09.pdf

In the new M-274, have a look page no. 11 (or 9 if looking at page no. excluding title pages). The last row in the list of documents for Temporary Employment Authorization has "expired GC + I-797" as eligible List C document!!!!

So, all you pending I-751 applicants, dont be afraid to use that flimsy piece of paper for work!!! :dance:

Cheers!!

Oh and I did "change of address" online and there was a "touch" on my case the next day and I got an email from CRIS that they have updated my address on my pending application....I am still sending in a paper copy and will call customer service just to be a pain in their a##.

[Immigrant2009 0]

hi -

I just wanted to update everyone that my employer had no problems accepting NOA+expired GC as one of I-9 documents, although it was accepted as a List C document only. So, I had to show my DL for Photo ID.

Also, being really nervous before my first day, I was doing some web research and came across USCIS I-9 webpage where the new I-9 form (to be used from 3rd april) has been posted. Along with the new I-9, a new updated (IMO very thorough) Employer Handbook M-274 is also posted.

Here is the link -

http://www.uscis.gov/i-9

http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/m-274_3apr09.pdf

In the new M-274, have a look page no. 11 (or 9 if looking at page no. excluding title pages). The last row in the list of documents for Temporary Employment Authorization has "expired GC + I-797" as eligible List C document!!!!

So, all you pending I-751 applicants, dont be afraid to use that flimsy piece of paper for work!!! :dance:

Cheers!!

Oh and I did "change of address" online and there was a "touch" on my case the next day and I got an email from CRIS that they have updated my address on my pending application....I am still sending in a paper copy and will call customer service just to be a pain in their a##.

brightside,

Read your post after a long time.

Glad to know everything went ok for you.

Thanks for updating us with your situation. Your post just made my day. Thanks so much for posting. It always helps others. We would have never known the info until unless you or someone else had posted it .

Good Luck for everything .

Edited April 3, 2009 by Immigrant2009