Address while you are away

[Jayraj]

I am planning to file a re-entry permit as I will be out of the country for a couple of years. Obviously, I will be vacating my apartment.

There is a requirement that I have to update USCIS for address change. So in this situation, is it ok to give one of my friends address to USCIS?

Thanks.

[PraetorianXI]

You can not be gone for a "couple of years". You must return before you have been gone 2 years.

File AR-11 with your address abroad.

[Jayraj]

Thanks for pointing out about the 2 year requirement.

A follow up question on the address.. I am planning to use my friend's address as the temporary local address where USCIS can mail my re-entry permit. So that's why I was thinking of giving this address to USCIS on AR-11.

Please let me know if it will be ok.

Thanks again..

[PraetorianXI]

There is a difference from US Mailing Address and US Residency Address or Abroad.

He can get your mail or you can get a PO Box, but you need to notify USCIS where you actually LIVE.

[waitin_toolong]

if you are not maintaing residence in usa you ust let them know that you will be abroad.

[PraetorianXI]

Also you file your address change with USCIS.

And your mailing address change (to your friend's if you want) with USPS. (United States Postal Service)

[Jayraj]

I looked at form AR-11 and it seems that you can mention only a US address. Even on the online verison of AR-11, it looks like that you can't put a foreign address.