Form I-865, Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address, is the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) form a sponsor uses to report a new physical or mailing address. If you ever completed Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, and the sponsorship agreement is still in force, you must report a move within 30 days. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; USCIS publishes the original form and its instructions, and the notice is submitted to USCIS by mail.
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What is I-865?
Form I-865, Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address, is the USCIS form a sponsor files to report a new address to the agency. It documents the move for as long as the sponsor's affidavit of support remains enforceable.
The form belongs to the sponsorship process that begins with Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. A sponsor who changes address must submit a completed and signed Form I-865 to USCIS. The notice collects the sponsor's name and date of birth, the new physical address and its effective date, the new mailing address and its effective date when it differs, and the names and A-Numbers (if any) of the sponsored immigrants. Parts 3 to 5 hold the sponsor's statement and signature, an interpreter's certification, and the certification of any person who prepared the notice. Part 6 gives extra space for additional information.
Each sponsor must submit a separate Form I-865, even when sponsors share the same address. The edition printed on the form is 11/10/20, and it has five pages.
Form I-865 is not a general change-of-address request. A sponsor who is a lawful permanent resident must file Form I-865 and also comply with the change of address requirement in 8 CFR 265.1, which has its own timing and its own filing instructions on the USCIS website.
USCIS says that failing to give this notice as required can lead to a civil penalty under 8 U.S.C. 1183a(d)(2).
Who needs to file I-865?
The main group is sponsors who completed Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, for an immigrant at any time in the past and who change their address while the sponsorship agreement is still in force. They must submit Form I-865 to USCIS.
The agreement stays in force until the sponsored immigrant:
- becomes a U.S. citizen;
- receives credit for 40 quarters of work;
- departs the United States permanently and either formally abandons lawful permanent resident status (by filing Form I-407, Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status) or is formally held in a removal proceeding to have abandoned that status;
- loses, in a removal proceeding, the lawful permanent resident status obtained based on your Form I-864; or
- dies.
Each sponsor files a separate notice, even if sponsors live at the same address. If you sponsor more than four immigrants, list the additional ones in Part 6.
If you are under 14, a parent or legal guardian may sign for you, and a legal guardian may sign for a mentally incompetent person. A person who helps you complete the notice signs Part 5, and an interpreter signs Part 4. If the helper is an attorney or accredited representative, Form G-28 must accompany the notice.
When to file I-865
File Form I-865 within 30 days of changing your address, if you completed Form I-864 at any time in the past and the sponsorship agreement is still in force. The agreement ends only on the events listed in the instructions, such as the sponsored immigrant becoming a U.S. citizen or receiving credit for 40 quarters of work.
If you are a lawful permanent resident, the 30-day notice to USCIS on Form I-865 is separate from the requirement in 8 CFR 265.1: you must also notify USCIS of your new address within 10 days of moving from your previous residence. The instructions point to uscis.gov/addresschange for that filing.
The form has an effective date for each address change (Item Numbers 4 and 7), entered as mm/dd/yyyy. The instructions give no processing time. USCIS checks the notice for completeness after accepting it and notifies you in writing if it is rejected.
Documents you need
- Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative: include it only if the person who helped prepare the notice is an attorney or accredited representative whose representation extends beyond preparing the notice.
- A full English translation of any document in a foreign language, with a certification signed by the translator that the translation is complete and accurate and that he or she is competent to translate into English. Needed only if you submit such a document.
How to fill out I-865
Enter your full name
In Part 1, Items 1.a. to 1.c., enter your Family Name (Last Name), Given Name (First Name) and Middle Name.
Enter your date of birth
At Item Number 2., enter your date of birth in mm/dd/yyyy format.
Provide your new physical address
At Items 3.a. to 3.h., enter the street number and name, apartment, suite or floor, city or town, state, ZIP code, province, postal code and country. Do not enter a P.O. box.
Enter the effective date and compare addresses
At Item Number 4., enter the date the physical address change became effective (mm/dd/yyyy). At Item Number 5., select Yes or No to say whether the new physical address is also your new mailing address.
Add a different mailing address if needed
Only if you answered No to Item 5, complete Items 6.a. to 6.i., including In Care Of Name if applicable, and the effective date at Item Number 7. Skip these items if the addresses are the same.
List the sponsored immigrants
In Part 2, enter the family name, given name, middle name and A-Number (if any) for each immigrant you sponsor, up to four. For more than four, use Part 6, Additional Information.
Complete the sponsor's statement
In Part 3, select Item 1.a. if you read and understood the notice in English, or 1.b. if an interpreter read it to you, naming your language. Select Item 2. if someone prepared the notice for you, and state whether that person is or is not an attorney or accredited representative.
Add contact information
At Part 3, Items 3 to 5, enter your daytime telephone number, mobile telephone number (if any) and email address (if any).
Complete interpreter and preparer parts
If an interpreter helped, they complete Part 4, including their certification and signature. If someone other than you prepared the notice, that person completes Part 5; an attorney or accredited representative must also submit Form G-28 if their representation goes beyond the notice.
Use Part 6 for extra space
If an answer needs more room, enter your name and the page, part and item number in Part 6, then sign and date any extra sheet. Enter "N/A" in items that do not apply.
Review, sign and download the PDF
Check every item, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Sign and date Part 3, Items 6.a. and 6.b., in handwritten ink, and keep a copy before mailing.
How to submit I-865
Form I-865 is submitted to USCIS by mail or delivery service; the instructions send you to the USCIS website or phone line for the most current filing location.
- U.S. Postal Service (USPS), FedEx, UPS and DHL: USCIS, Attn: Form I-865, 3 Intake Way, Minneapolis, MN 55438-1455.
- Check the current location: see uscis.gov/I-865 or call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833).
Sign the form in handwritten ink before sending it. USCIS accepts a photocopy, fax or scan of the original with a handwritten signature as valid for filing, and it rejects and returns an unsigned form. If you print the form, make sure the edition date and page numbers are visible at the bottom of every page and that all pages come from the same edition; missing or mismatched pages can lead to rejection.
Filing fee information is in Form G-1055 and on the USCIS Fee Schedule page; this page does not state an amount.
Keep a copy of the completed form and proof that USCIS received it, such as a USPS certified mail receipt or Express Mail label with return receipt, or a photocopy of a commercial shipping label and signature proof of delivery. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the form unsigned or with a stamped or typewritten name instead of a handwritten signature; USCIS rejects and returns it.
- Filing one Form I-865 for several sponsors; each sponsor must submit a separate notice, even when they share the same address.
- Entering a P.O. box in the new physical address items (3.a. to 3.h.); a P.O. box is not allowed there.
- Skipping the mailing address items when the new mailing address differs from the physical address (answer "No" to Item Number 5 and complete 6.a. to 7.).
- Leaving a non-applicable item blank instead of entering "N/A" (or "None" for a numeric answer of zero), which can lead to rejection for incomplete answers.
- Mailing a printout with missing pages or pages from different editions; USCIS may reject such a form.
- Omitting Form G-28 when an attorney or accredited representative whose representation goes beyond preparing the notice helped complete it.
- Assuming Form I-865 replaces the separate change-of-address notice required of lawful permanent resident sponsors under 8 CFR 265.1.
- Not keeping a copy and proof of delivery, which USCIS accepts as proof that you complied with the filing requirement.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form I-865 used for?
Form I-865 is the USCIS Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address. A sponsor files it to report a new physical or mailing address after completing Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, for an immigrant, for as long as the sponsorship agreement is in force.
How long do I have to file Form I-865 after I move?
Within 30 days of the change of address, if the sponsorship agreement is still in force. If you are also a lawful permanent resident, you must separately notify USCIS of your new address within 10 days of moving, under 8 CFR 265.1.
When does my sponsorship obligation end so I no longer file Form I-865?
The agreement stays in force until the sponsored immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen, receives credit for 40 quarters of work, permanently departs and abandons or is held to have abandoned permanent resident status, loses that status in removal proceedings, or dies.
Where do I mail Form I-865?
Send it to USCIS, Attn: Form I-865, 3 Intake Way, Minneapolis, MN 55438-1455, by USPS, FedEx, UPS or DHL. Confirm the current location at uscis.gov/I-865 or by calling 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833) before you send it.
Do two sponsors at the same address need separate Forms I-865?
Yes. Each sponsor must submit a separate Form I-865 to report an address change, even if sponsors share the same address. Each notice needs that sponsor's own handwritten signature.
Can I fill out Form I-865 online and sign it electronically?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it, but you must sign in handwritten ink. USCIS does not accept a stamped or typewritten name; a photocopy, fax or scan of the signed original is valid for filing.
What happens if I do not report my change of address?
You may be liable for a civil penalty under 8 U.S.C. 1183a(d)(2). The amount depends on whether you failed to report knowing the sponsored immigrant received means-tested public benefits. Contact USCIS for current details.
Is there a filing fee for Form I-865?
The instructions refer you to Form G-1055, and the USCIS page to its Fee Schedule page, for fee information. This page does not state an amount; check those USCIS sources before you mail the notice.
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