DV 2008 - question on travel to US

[gctz79]

Hey folks,

I am positive this question has been asked and answered before, but I
can't find it. Anyway, here it is.
My cousin got the DV, passed the interview, and received a 6-month visa.
As she prepares to come to the US, she is faced with a few decisions.
She was sponsored by a relative who can't provide her with lodging and
support when she arrives here. So, it appears she will need to move in
with someone else.

1) Does my cousin have to fly to the location of her sponsor and stay there until she receives her Green Card or is she free to go anywhere in the US?
2) Does her port of entry have to be her sponsor's location?
3) Would the government do all her correspondence through sponsor's address or will she be able to change that address with ease?

Thanks in advance!!

 

[medpharm]

1) Does my cousin have to fly to the location of her sponsor and stay there until she receives her Green Card or is she free to go anywhere in the US?

No she does not have to fly to her sponsor location. She is free to go whereever her heart desires. She may be ask at the POE where she is going, she can provide them with her new address. No problem there.

2) Does her port of entry have to be her sponsor's location?

No... she can fly to whatever POE of her choice

3) Would the government do all her correspondence through sponsor's address or will she be able to change that address with ease

She should be able to change her address with ease (Call and must fill out a AR-11 form - Alien change of address form.. it is the law), but is it recommended that she wait at least until she recieve her welcome letter. Not sure about this... but she may have the opportunity to change her address at the POE.

 

[Tazmania]

1. No
2. No
3. I wouldnt change the address until GC and SSN will arrive.

 

[gctz79]

Thanks a lot, medpharm and Tazmania.
It is a relief that rules are not as restrictive as I thought they would be.