Change address

[yuejihua]

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

[yuejihua]

How can I change my address if I need to ? Thanks, any reply will be appreciated.

[dnoblett]

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)

[yuejihua]

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)

[dnoblett]

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; and
  • Any 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

[yuejihua]

Hi, dnoblett, Thank you very much for the reply , it is very helpful.