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Form I-865: Sponsor’s Notice of Change of Address

Form I-865 is how a sponsor who signed an affidavit of support tells USCIS about a new address. Federal law requires sponsors to report moves within 30 days for as long as the support obligation lasts.

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What is I-865?

Anyone who signed Form I-864, I-864A, or I-864EZ takes on a continuing legal duty to keep USCIS informed of their address until the support obligation ends. Form I-865 is the notice used to satisfy that duty, and it must be filed within 30 days of each move.

This filing is separate from Form AR-11, the general alien change of address notice. A sponsor who is also a non-citizen may need to file both. Failing to file Form I-865 when required can result in civil fines, with higher penalties if the sponsor knew the sponsored immigrant had received means-tested public benefits.

Who files I-865?

Sponsors who signed Form I-864 or I-864EZ and have moved to a new address
Household members who signed Form I-864A and have moved
Joint sponsors and substitute sponsors with an active support obligation
Any of the above, every time they move, until the support obligation ends

How to fill out I-865

Fill in your name, the address you are moving from, and your complete new address.
Identify the sponsored immigrant or immigrants connected to your affidavit of support.
Sign and date the notice.
Mail it to the USCIS address listed in the current form instructions within 30 days of your move.
Keep a copy and proof of mailing, since the 30-day deadline is set by statute.

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Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your Full Name. 1. A. Enter your Family Name (Last Name).

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your Full Name. 1. B. Enter your Given Name (First Name).

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your Full Name. 1. C. Enter your Middle Name.

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Physical Address. 3. A. Enter Street Number and Name.

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Mailing Address. 3. B. Select this box if the address is a suite (S t e).

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Physical Address. 3. B. Select this box if the address is a designated floor ( F l r).

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Physical Address. 3. B. Select this box if the address is an apartment (A p t).

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Physical Address. 3. C. Enter City or Town.

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Physical Address. 3. F. Enter Province.

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Physical Address. 3. G. Enter the Postal Code.

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Physical Address. 3. E. Enter the Zip Code

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Physical Address. 3. D. State. Select the state from the drop down menu.

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Physical Address. 3. H. Enter the Country.

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Other Information. 2. Enter Date of Birth as 2 digit month, 2 digit day and 4 digit year.

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Physical Address. 4. Enter Date of Change of Address as 2 digit Month, 2 digit Day, and 4

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Mailing Address. 6. B. Enter Street Number and Name.

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Mailing Address. 6. C. Select this box if the address is a suite (S t e).

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Mailing Address. 6. C. Select this box if the address is a designated floor ( F l r).

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Mailing Address. 6. C. Select this box if the address is an apartment (A p t).

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Mailing Address. 6. D. Enter City or Town.

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Mailing Address. 6. G. Enter Province.

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Mailing Address. 6. H. Enter the Postal Code.

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Mailing Address. 6. F. Enter the Zip Code.

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Mailing Address. 6. E. State. Select the state from the drop down menu.

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Mailing Address. 6. I. Enter the Country.

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Mailing Address. 7. Enter Date of Change of Address as 2 digit Month, 2 digit Day, and 4

Part 2. Information About the Sponsored Immigrants. Provide the requested information on the persons you are sponsoring. Sponsored

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Mailing Address. 6. A. Enter the In Care of Name (if any).

Part 1. Information About You (Sponsor). Your New Physical Address. 5. Is your new physical address the same as your new mailing address.

Part 2. Information About the Sponsored Immigrants. Provide the requested information on the persons you are sponsoring. Sponsored

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Part 2. Information About the Sponsored Immigrants. Provide the requested information on the persons you are sponsoring. Sponsored

Part 3. Sponsor's Statement, Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. NOTE: Select the box for either Item Number 1.a. or 1.b. If

Part 2. Information About the Sponsored Immigrants. Provide the requested information on the persons you are sponsoring. Sponsored

Part 3. Sponsor's Statement, Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. NOTE: Select the box for either Item Number 1.a. or 1.b. If

Part 3. Sponsor's Statement, Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Sponsor's Signature. 6. B. Enter Date of Signature as

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Part 4. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Provide the following information about the interpreter.

Part 4. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Full Name. 2. Enter Interpreter's Business or

Part 4. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Provide the following information about the interpreter.

Part 5. Contact Information, Statement, Certification, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Notice, If Other Than the Sponsor.

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Part 5. Contact Information, Statement, Certification, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Notice, If Other Than the Sponsor.

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Part 6. Additional Information. If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this notice, use the space below. If

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Frequently asked questions

What happens if I do not file Form I-865 after moving?

Sponsors who fail to report a change of address within 30 days can face civil monetary penalties, and the amounts are higher if the sponsored immigrant received means-tested public benefits during that time. The current penalty ranges are in the form instructions on uscis.gov.

Is Form I-865 the same as Form AR-11?

No. AR-11 is the change of address notice most non-citizens must file about their own address. I-865 is specifically for sponsors under an affidavit of support. If you are a non-citizen sponsor, you may need to file both forms when you move.

How long do I have to keep filing this form?

Until your support obligation ends: when the immigrant becomes a US citizen, earns credit for 40 quarters of work, permanently departs the United States, or dies. Until then, every move triggers the 30-day notice requirement.

Form I-865: Sponsor’s Notice of Change of Address

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Related forms

Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A

Form I-864A: Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member

Form AR-11, Alien’s Change of Address Card