Note that you must list the last address where you lived outside the United States, even if you lived there more than five years ago. If you have lived abroad at any time during those five years, you must also list your last physical address outside the United States where you spent more than one year (you may need to enter this address twice in the same section). The upshot is that you must include the start and end dates (month/day/year) that you physically lived at each address - whether in the United States or abroad - during the past five years. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides official instructions for completing the “Address History” section of the I-130, I-130A, and I-485 forms. Green card applicant living abroad or in the U.S. The following table lists the forms where family members will enter their current and previous addresses: Which form? Both the family member seeking a green card and sponsoring family member must provide their address history on the appropriate form.
