Adjustment of Status

[KBB1983]

Hi All,

So I have a couple of questions regarding my current Status, and I would like some insight on what is right. I got married in March to a citizen. I am currently on my H1B Visa. We applied for my EAD/AP in June, and I have received my biometrics date for Aug8th. Now, my lease expires here in Virginia on Aug 1st, My husband and I would like to move to NJ and he already rented an apartment. As soon as i get my EAD/AP papers I will quit my current job, and move with him. However, it seems like there is a problem if you change your address from one State to another. Since I do not want to leave my job till i get my EAD, i will be living temporarily with a friend (since signing a lease makes no sense at this point). Can I then apply for a change of address in the same State, since technically I will be in the same State, working here, till i get my EAD. Once I officially move to NJ with my EAD, can i then apply for another change of address to NJ? That way, there will not be a delay in receiving my EAD/AP (they say if you apply for a change of state, there is a certain delay in receiving the EAD/AP). Once I have my EAD/AP I can quit my job, move to NJ, and apply for a change of address again for the remaining paperwork (greencard and citizenship).

Please advise?

[daru786]

Keep it simple and try to negotiate a month to month lease with the landlord/management company. I've heard horror stories if you move while your case is in final phase.
good luck!

[disvirkz]

I've heard change of address really delays your application. I am in NJ but want to move to Virginia but can't 'coz I'ce filled my wife's AOS in NJ. My lawyer told me to expect a delay of anywhere from 6-9-12-15 months if I did that and to be ready for an extensive interview.

[disvirkz]

Keep it simple and try to negotiate a month to month lease with the landlord/management company. I've heard horror stories if you move while your case is in final phase.
good luck!

Yea mee to. I know this guy got his passport stamped for I-551 in 2003 but never recieved his GC coz he moved after his interview and INS didn't forward his GC and it came back to them. After a year, they cancelled his GC. In 2005, when he went to Immigration, he was arrested on the spot for being illegal. DON'T MOVE TILL UR CASE IF OVER. SINCERE RECCOMENDATION

[KBB1983]

Thanks Guys.

My AOS interview is on the 22nd of September. I am still here in Virginia, staying put as advised. However, I will let the officer know of my plans of moving out of State to New Jersey soon. I have already received my EAD and AP, and I hope to have my passport stamped with the Greencard stamp on the 22nd itself. I have given a permanent address in Virginia just in case. Does anyone have any experiences in the Norfolk center?