Part 1: Information about you (sponsor)
Full name, date of birth, the new physical address and its effective date, whether it matches the mailing address, and the new mailing address and its effective date.
I-865
Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address
- Agency
- USCIS
- Revision
- Edition 11/10/20
- Fillable fields
- 128
- Pages
- 5
- Official source
- USCIS form page
- Checked
- October 20, 2026
Form I-865: Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address
Form I-865, Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address, is how a sponsor reports a new address or residence to USCIS. The instructions say a person who at any time in the past completed Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, to sponsor an immigrant reports a change of address within 30 days of the change if the sponsorship agreement is still in force.
The instructions say the agreement stays in force until the sponsored immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen, receives credit for 40 quarters of work, departs permanently and abandons or is held to have abandoned permanent resident status, loses that status in a removal proceeding, or dies.
The USCIS page lists edition 11/10/20 and says USCIS will also accept the 07/17/15 edition. The form is filed by mail or courier to a USCIS address in Minneapolis.
What's on Form I-865
Part 2: The sponsored immigrants
Names and A-Numbers, if any, for up to four sponsored immigrants, with more listed in Part 6.
Part 3: Sponsor's statement and signature
Whether the sponsor read the notice or used an interpreter or preparer, contact information, the certification and the signature.
Parts 4 and 5: Interpreter and preparer
Contact details, certifications and signatures for anyone who interpreted or prepared the notice. The instructions say an attorney or accredited representative also submits Form G-28.
Part 6: Additional information
Extra space for longer answers or additional sponsored immigrants, with page, part and item number columns.
How to fill out Form I-865
- 1
Enter the new physical address
The instructions say not to give a PO Box for the physical address. Add the date the change became effective in mm/dd/yyyy form.
- 2
Add a mailing address only if it differs
Items 6.a. to 7. are for a new mailing address. The instructions say they can be skipped when the mailing address is the same as the new physical address.
- 3
List every sponsored immigrant
Give each person's name and A-Number, if any, in Part 2. More than four go in Part 6 with the same information.
- 4
Write N/A or None
Type or print in black ink. Write N/A where a question does not apply and None for a zero, and put your name on any extra sheet with the page, part and item number.
- 5
Sign Part 3
A stamped or typewritten name is not accepted, and the USCIS page says an unsigned form is rejected and returned. A parent or legal guardian may sign for a sponsor under 14. This page lets you fill the form online free, then print it for signature.
- 6
Keep proof that you filed
The instructions suggest keeping a copy of the completed form and proof it reached USCIS, such as a USPS certified mail receipt with a return receipt, or a courier shipping label with signature proof of delivery.
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Where to file, timing and fees
Where to file
The USCIS page gives one address for U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, UPS and DHL deliveries: USCIS, Attn: Form I-865, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Check the page for the full street address before mailing.
When to file
The instructions say within 30 days of the change of address, for as long as the sponsorship agreement is in force. Permanent resident sponsors also have the 10-day address change rule in 8 CFR 265.1.
Edition accepted
The USCIS page lists edition 11/10/20 and says USCIS will also accept the 07/17/15 edition. Keep the edition date and page numbers visible on every page, all from the same edition.
Fee
The fee is on the USCIS Fee Schedule page and in Form G-1055, which can change. Check it on the day you file.
Penalty for not reporting
The instructions say a sponsor who does not give notice of a change of address may be liable for a civil penalty under 8 U.S.C. 1183a(d)(2), and that the amount depends on whether the sponsor knew the immigrant received means-tested public benefits.
Related forms
I-864
Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
219 fields, 12 pages
I-864EZ
Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
142 fields, 8 pages
I-864A
Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member
162 fields, 8 pages
I-407
Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status
67 fields, 4 pages
G-28
Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative
101 fields, 4 pages
G-1055
Fee Schedule
64 fields, 58 pages
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Questions about Form I-865
How soon after moving is Form I-865 filed?
The instructions say within 30 days of the change of address, while the sponsorship agreement is in force. Permanent resident sponsors also notify USCIS within 10 days under 8 CFR 265.1.
Can two sponsors at the same address file one Form I-865?
No. The instructions say each sponsor submits a separate Form I-865, even if they share the same address.
When does a sponsor stop filing Form I-865?
When the sponsorship agreement is no longer in force. The instructions list events such as the immigrant becoming a U.S. citizen, receiving credit for 40 quarters of work, or dying.
Which editions of Form I-865 are accepted?
The USCIS page lists edition 11/10/20 and says it will also accept the 07/17/15 edition.
What is the Form I-865 filing fee?
USCIS fees change, so this page does not list one. The I-865 page points to the USCIS Fee Schedule, and the instructions point to Form G-1055.