yuejihua Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hi, everyone , I live here in United States more than 6 years , and I have my 10 year green card, I and my husband moved into our new home, I am wondering if I need to notify uscis my address change? Thanks Link to comment
yuejihua Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 How can I change my address if I need to ? Thanks, any reply will be appreciated. Link to comment
dnoblett Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yes, you and your husband will need to file two forms. You file an AR-11 to show your new address. http://www.uscis.gov/ar-11(There is a link there to do this on line) Your husband will file an I-865 to show sponsor's change of address. http://www.uscis.gov/i-865 (This is done by mail) 1 Link to comment
yuejihua Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) dnoblett, thank you very much for the reply, I am planing go back china to visit my family, I am also wondering for how long I can stay there, cause I heard some people say it will be a problem to my green card if I stay there more than 3 month. But some people say it is ok as long as I stay less than 6 month, I am really confused . Edited February 3, 2015 by yuejihua (see edit history) Link to comment
dnoblett Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 dnoblett, thank you very much for the reply, I am planing go back china to visit my family, I am also wondering for how long I can stay there, cause I heard some people say it will be a problem to my green card if I stay there more than 3 month. But some people say it is ok as long as I stay less than 6 month, I am really confused .You can be away from the USA for up to 1 year, HOWEVER if you have plans on applying for citizenship, being away for more than 6 months will reset the residency time needed before you can apply for citizenship. If you plan on being away for between 1 and 2 years, you will need to file an I-131 for a reentry permit to prevent the green-card from being revoked. Many file the I-131 if they plan on being away longer than 6 months to have the travel document as insurance. FROM USCIS:Abandoning Permanent Resident Status You may also lose your permanent resident status by intentionally abandoning it. You may be found to have abandoned your status if you:Move to another country, intending to live there permanently.Remain outside of the United States for an extended period of time, unless you intended this to be a temporary absence, as shown by:The reason for your trip;How long you intended to be absent from the United States;Any other circumstances of your absence; andAny events that may have prolonged your absence.Note: Obtaining a re-entry permit (I-131) from USCIS before you leave, or a returning resident visa (SB-1) from a U.S. consulate while abroad, may assist you in showing that you intended only a temporary absence.Fail to file income tax returns while living outside of the United States for any period.Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your U.S. tax returns.http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/maintaining-permanent-residence MORE: http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/international-travel-permanent-resident Link to comment
yuejihua Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Hi, dnoblett, Thank you very much for the reply , it is very helpful. Link to comment
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