H1B stamping and change of address

san250

New Member
Hi,

I am on a H1-B visa for the last 1 1/2 years. Before that, I was on a F1 visa for two years. I haven't got my H1-B stamping in the passport yet -- going to my country in couple of weeks. The last time I went to my country was 3 years ago, and since then, I have moved to two different places, but have never filed AR-11 form, because I was not aware that I am required to file one. However, I have filed the AR-11 form today. Now, I have the following two questions:

(a) Will there be any problem during visa stamping in my home country, since I have not informed the INS about the change of address?. Do I need to submit a copy of the AR-11 as a proof?

(b) Will there be any problem at the port of entry?.

Can someone please answer the above questions?. I looked at the previous postings and was able to get some answers, but not specific to the above questions. Thanks in advance!.
 
File AR11

I dont think AR11 filing is checked at the consulate or at the POE. My take on this is that, only if you are liable to be microscopically examined by INS (reasons: take a guess), your past non filing will not be an issue.
Have the proof of current address change request to INS handy just in case.
 
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