Moving after filing I-751

[mchina34]

So here's my hypothetical situation (as usual):

 

We can apply for me wife's 10-year GC August 29. Assuming we do the papers right (God/Lennon willing) and we get an NOA notice, say, 6-8 weeks later saying they accept our package and they're going to take 90-forever days to process it....

 

Given that, how much hassle am I looking at if we move after they send that initial NOA? I'm in AZ but may go back to WA or even TX...how much trouble will this cause me if i move out of state? If i get summoned, will I have to go back to AZ to deal with it, or ??

 

 

Also, any feedback as to what pretty much happens after I file this package is welcomed, especially if it's different than my assumptions (file I-751 papers and wait for 10 year GC). The form itself looks to be the easiest of this process so far, and i've got plenty of goodies in my ever buidling package.

[Guest ShaQuaNew]

So here's my hypothetical situation (as usual):

 

We can apply for me wife's 10-year GC August 29. Assuming we do the papers right (God/Lennon willing) and we get an NOA notice, say, 6-8 weeks later saying they accept our package and they're going to take 90-forever days to process it....

 

Given that, how much hassle am I looking at if we move after they send that initial NOA? I'm in AZ but may go back to WA or even TX...how much trouble will this cause me if i move out of state? If i get summoned, will I have to go back to AZ to deal with it, or ??

 

 

Also, any feedback as to what pretty much happens after I file this package is welcomed, especially if it's different than my assumptions (file I-751 papers and wait for 10 year GC). The form itself looks to be the easiest of this process so far, and i've got plenty of goodies in my ever buidling package.

 

I don't believe moving would be a problem, as long as you make sure to register your new address with the USCIS. We just filed the I-751, and what pretty much happens is that you send in the package and fee, and after a week or so, they will cash your check and send you a receipt, followed by a biometrics appointment. After the biometrics, it's anyone's guess as to how long you will wait. I've seen quite a few timelines showing several months to up to one-year.

[mchina34]

So here's my hypothetical situation (as usual):

 

We can apply for me wife's 10-year GC August 29. Assuming we do the papers right (God/Lennon willing) and we get an NOA notice, say, 6-8 weeks later saying they accept our package and they're going to take 90-forever days to process it....

 

Given that, how much hassle am I looking at if we move after they send that initial NOA? I'm in AZ but may go back to WA or even TX...how much trouble will this cause me if i move out of state? If i get summoned, will I have to go back to AZ to deal with it, or ??

 

 

Also, any feedback as to what pretty much happens after I file this package is welcomed, especially if it's different than my assumptions (file I-751 papers and wait for 10 year GC). The form itself looks to be the easiest of this process so far, and i've got plenty of goodies in my ever buidling package.

 

I don't believe moving would be a problem, as long as you make sure to register your new address with the USCIS. We just filed the I-751, and what pretty much happens is that you send in the package and fee, and after a week or so, they will cash your check and send you a receipt, followed by a biometrics appointment. After the biometrics, it's anyone's guess as to how long you will wait. I've seen quite a few timelines showing several months to up to one-year.

 

Where does she have to get the biometrics done? Is that similar to the appointment we got for AOS at USCIS/DHS offices.

 

Normally, how far out is the biometrics date from the date you send in the package? I'm guessing I'd have to stay put until after the biometrics appointment, if it is in fact at a USCIS center (they will surely schedule for the center of the state i'm currently in).

Edited March 18, 2009 by mchina34 (see edit history)

[Guest ShaQuaNew]

So here's my hypothetical situation (as usual):

 

We can apply for me wife's 10-year GC August 29. Assuming we do the papers right (God/Lennon willing) and we get an NOA notice, say, 6-8 weeks later saying they accept our package and they're going to take 90-forever days to process it....

 

Given that, how much hassle am I looking at if we move after they send that initial NOA? I'm in AZ but may go back to WA or even TX...how much trouble will this cause me if i move out of state? If i get summoned, will I have to go back to AZ to deal with it, or ??

 

 

Also, any feedback as to what pretty much happens after I file this package is welcomed, especially if it's different than my assumptions (file I-751 papers and wait for 10 year GC). The form itself looks to be the easiest of this process so far, and i've got plenty of goodies in my ever buidling package.

 

I don't believe moving would be a problem, as long as you make sure to register your new address with the USCIS. We just filed the I-751, and what pretty much happens is that you send in the package and fee, and after a week or so, they will cash your check and send you a receipt, followed by a biometrics appointment. After the biometrics, it's anyone's guess as to how long you will wait. I've seen quite a few timelines showing several months to up to one-year.

 

Where does she have to get the biometrics done? Is that similar to the appointment we got for AOS at USCIS/DHS offices.

 

Normally, how far out is the biometrics date from the date you send in the package? I'm guessing I'd have to stay put until after the biometrics appointment, if it is in fact at a USCIS center (they will surely schedule for the center of the state i'm currently in).

 

Take a look at my timeline, and some of the other timelines of those posting in the AOS forum. I've noticed that biometrics are scheduled pretty quick after they receive the package. In our case, we mailed the I-751 in late January 2009. My wife and daughter's biometric appointments were then scheduled about one-month later. As for the location for biometrics, they will choose the closest facility to your primary residence as per the address you indicate on your forms.

[Sebastian]

worst case scenario - after you've actually moved - get an infopass to yer 'zone' office, get the new address pegged in, arrange for any biometrics appointments - all at that infopass 'meeting'.

 

some ppl file an ar-11 for the address change, but some ppl also report notices going to the old address. you are supposed to file the ar-11, but getting it straight at the infopass meeting is direct - the clerk is accessing the master-blaster computer.

 

Here's some AR-11 info -

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

 

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

 

note they can handle 'telephone' and 'online' address changes as well.

 

Good Luck !

Edited March 18, 2009 by Sebastian (see edit history)

[mchina34]

So here's my hypothetical situation (as usual):

 

We can apply for me wife's 10-year GC August 29. Assuming we do the papers right (God/Lennon willing) and we get an NOA notice, say, 6-8 weeks later saying they accept our package and they're going to take 90-forever days to process it....

 

Given that, how much hassle am I looking at if we move after they send that initial NOA? I'm in AZ but may go back to WA or even TX...how much trouble will this cause me if i move out of state? If i get summoned, will I have to go back to AZ to deal with it, or ??

 

 

Also, any feedback as to what pretty much happens after I file this package is welcomed, especially if it's different than my assumptions (file I-751 papers and wait for 10 year GC). The form itself looks to be the easiest of this process so far, and i've got plenty of goodies in my ever buidling package.

 

I don't believe moving would be a problem, as long as you make sure to register your new address with the USCIS. We just filed the I-751, and what pretty much happens is that you send in the package and fee, and after a week or so, they will cash your check and send you a receipt, followed by a biometrics appointment. After the biometrics, it's anyone's guess as to how long you will wait. I've seen quite a few timelines showing several months to up to one-year.

 

Where does she have to get the biometrics done? Is that similar to the appointment we got for AOS at USCIS/DHS offices.

 

Normally, how far out is the biometrics date from the date you send in the package? I'm guessing I'd have to stay put until after the biometrics appointment, if it is in fact at a USCIS center (they will surely schedule for the center of the state i'm currently in).

 

Take a look at my timeline, and some of the other timelines of those posting in the AOS forum. I've noticed that biometrics are scheduled pretty quick after they receive the package. In our case, we mailed the I-751 in late January 2009. My wife and daughter's biometric appointments were then scheduled about one-month later. As for the location for biometrics, they will choose the closest facility to your primary residence as per the address you indicate on your forms.

 

Okay, cool deal. Looks like you are flying right through. I suspect ours will too. We arne't filing until late August, but I just like to get a head start on things...got my manila folder collection already start. ;-)

 

Sebastian, thanks for the links. I think we did the online form before, so that's probably what I'd do again if we do move. I'm going to try and hang tight where I'm at until it's all done, but ya never know.

 

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After we get the biometrics done, isn't she supposed to get a form that tells the DMV to renew her driver's license for antoher year? Her license, and of course work permit, both expire in late November. Or does she get that letter (thought I read that somewheres) after they cash our check?

[mchina34]

from visajourney:

 

"You will receive a notice of receipt for the form stating that "Your alien card is extended one year - employment and travel authorized". Keep the receipt with your green card. If by some chance you are not approved within a year you will want to make an InfoPass appointment to go to your Local Office to request an I-551 stamp in your passport. ""

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;page=751guide

 

We are supposed to take this recipet/form down to the DMV and get a new driver's license, right?

[se_lang]

from visajourney:

 

"You will receive a notice of receipt for the form stating that "Your alien card is extended one year - employment and travel authorized". Keep the receipt with your green card. If by some chance you are not approved within a year you will want to make an InfoPass appointment to go to your Local Office to request an I-551 stamp in your passport. ""

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;page=751guide

 

We are supposed to take this recipet/form down to the DMV and get a new driver's license, right?

you might get a NOA we did not and ended up getting a stamp. As for the address change we moved shortly after we filed for her 2yr GC we just did the AR11 as well as called it in and of course did a follow up call to insure they had it correct and when we filled for EAD we checked again in person. If you know your new address before you file send it along with the packet with a date when it is effective that is what I did for the K-1 visa packet because she moved during that process, of course we knew new address first.

[LeeFisher3]

Don't forget to file the change of address for the affidavit of support as well.