Quick answer
What is USCIS Form I-865 used for?
Use this form to report a sponsor's new address and/or residence
I-865 updates the address of an affidavit-of-support sponsor
Form I-865 is specifically for a sponsor reporting a new address or residence after taking on the relevant affidavit-of-support obligation. It updates the sponsor record; it is not the sponsored immigrant’s general change-of-address filing and does not replace any separate address update that another household member must make.
Use the same sponsor identity details that appear in the underlying affidavit and identify the sponsored immigrants accurately so USCIS can connect the notice to the correct support obligations. Do not assume an online account profile change updates every legally required record. Review the current I-865 instructions for who must report, timing, signature, and delivery requirements, and retain proof that the notice was sent to the official address.
What to prepare before filling I-865
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Confirm that Form I-865, Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address, matches the specific benefit, request, verification, or record you need.
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Download the current Form I-865 and its separate instructions from USCIS, then compare the edition date before typing any answers.
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For Form I-865, collect the identity records, receipt or account numbers, dates, addresses, and prior immigration documents that support your answers.
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Follow the official Form I-865 filing method and address; do not assume it can be submitted through a USCIS online account.
Current official filing details
The details below are condensed from the USCIS page reviewed on 2026-07-26. Follow the official page and instructions if they differ from this snapshot.
Edition date
11/10/20. We will also accept the 07/17/15 edition.
You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Where to file
U.S. Postal Service (USPS), FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: Form I-865 3 Intake Way Minneapolis, MN 55438-1455
Filing fee
You can find the filing fee for Form I-865 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
USCIS filing tips
Don’t forget to sign your form. We will reject and return any unsigned form.
Official I-865 downloads and filing links
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What is Form I-865 used for?
Use this form to report a sponsor's new address and/or residence
How much does Form I-865 cost?
You can find the filing fee for Form I-865 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
Can I file Form I-865 online?
The USCIS all-forms directory does not list a general online filing option for this form. Follow the official page for the required filing method.
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Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Independent guide by Clerks AI; not affiliated with USCIS and not legal advice.
Last researched 2026-07-26. Recheck the official page before filing.