Chris Carlen

Hi:

My wife from Thailand has had her (unconditional) permanent residence
for a while now.

We moved about 9 months ago. Need we update our address at the INS
(whatever it is these days)?


Thanks for input.


Good day!




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bionomique

Crikey, yes, within 10 days of moving for the CPR and 30 days for you as her sponsor. Forms AR-11 (CPR) and I-865 (sponsor).
Immigration and Nationality Act § 265 requires all non-U.S. citizens over 14 years old and remaining in the US for more than 30 days to report a change of address within the United States by filing form AR-11 within 10 days of such change.

nettlebed

I'll bite. She has committed an offense by not notifying USCIS within 10 days of moving.

http://www.schulzlaw.com/mschulz_ar11.php

I would download and send in an AR-11 (http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/ar-11.htm) as soon as you can, though you may wish to consult an attorney first: she may be subject to fines, imprisonment and deportation for not having submitted the form within 10 days.

bionomique

"Penalties for Failure to Comply
A willful failure to give written notice to USCIS of a change of address within 10 days of the change is a misdemeanor crime. If convicted, the alien (or parent or legal guardian of an alien under age 14 who is required to give notice) can be fined up to $200 or imprisoned up to 30 days, or both. The alien may also be subject to removal from the United States. (INA § 266(b)). Compliance with the requirement to notify USCIS of any address changes is also a condition of an alien’s stay in the United States. Failure to comply could also jeopardize the alien’s ability to obtain a future visa or other immigration benefit."

From, USCIS

Chris Carlen

bionomique wrote:
    >>I'll bite. She has committed an offense by not notifying USCIS within
    >>10 days of moving.
    >>http://www.schulzlaw.com/mschulz_ar11.php
    >>I would download and send in an AR-11 (http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/ar-
    >>11.htm) as soon as you can, though you may wish to consult an attorney
    >>first: she may be subject to fines, imprisonment and deportation for
    >>not having submitted the form within 10 days.
    >
    > "Penalties for Failure to Comply
    > A willful failure to give written notice to USCIS of a change of address
    > within 10 days of the change is a misdemeanor crime. If convicted, the
    > alien (or parent or legal guardian of an alien under age 14 who is
    > required to give notice) can be fined up to $200 or imprisoned up to 30
    > days, or both. The alien may also be subject to removal from the United
    > States. (INA § 266(b)). Compliance with the requirement to notify USCIS
    > of any address changes is also a condition of an alien’s stay in the
    > United States. Failure to comply could also jeopardize the alien’s
    > ability to obtain a future visa or other immigration benefit."
    >
    > From, USCIS


How demoralizing.

Now I'm not sure if I should deal with an attorney first. I hope I can
take some comfort from the fact that our failure to notify was not
"willful." We have been through some rough times, having a pregnancy at
the same time as being forced from our apartment because they turned it
into condos, and my health not being so great during the time. In all
honesty, I never thought about it. I seemed to think after she got the
green card that we were basically "free".

Thanks for the heads-up.

I'll be rectifying the situation first thing on Monday.

Any recommendations for immigration lawyers in the SF Bay area?


Good day!



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ian-mstm

Alas, USCIS is not known for its compassion! As for lawyers, start at www.aila.org.

Ian

Jonathan McNeil Wong

Chris Carlen wrote:
    > bionomique wrote:
    >
    >>> I'll bite. She has committed an offense by not notifying USCIS within
    >>> 10 days of moving.
    >>> http://www.schulzlaw.com/mschulz_ar11.php
    >>> I would download and send in an AR-11
    >>> (http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/ar-
    >>> 11.htm) as soon as you can, though you may wish to consult an attorney
    >>> first: she may be subject to fines, imprisonment and deportation for
    >>> not having submitted the form within 10 days.
    >> "Penalties for Failure to Comply
    >> A willful failure to give written notice to USCIS of a change of address
    >> within 10 days of the change is a misdemeanor crime. If convicted, the
    >> alien (or parent or legal guardian of an alien under age 14 who is
    >> required to give notice) can be fined up to $200 or imprisoned up to 30
    >> days, or both. The alien may also be subject to removal from the United
    >> States. (INA § 266(b)). Compliance with the requirement to notify USCIS
    >> of any address changes is also a condition of an alien’s stay in the
    >> United States. Failure to comply could also jeopardize the alien’s
    >> ability to obtain a future visa or other immigration benefit."
    >> From, USCIS
    >
    >
    >
    > How demoralizing.
    >
    > Now I'm not sure if I should deal with an attorney first. I hope I can
    > take some comfort from the fact that our failure to notify was not
    > "willful." We have been through some rough times, having a pregnancy at
    > the same time as being forced from our apartment because they turned it
    > into condos, and my health not being so great during the time. In all
    > honesty, I never thought about it. I seemed to think after she got the
    > green card that we were basically "free".
    >
    > Thanks for the heads-up.
    >
    > I'll be rectifying the situation first thing on Monday.
    >
    > Any recommendations for immigration lawyers in the SF Bay area?
    >
    >
    > Good day!
    >
    >
    >

This attorney thinks you should just send the AR-11 in post-haste and
then not worry about it unless a problem comes up.

Your focus on the word "willful" is apt.

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