Keeping your address updated with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is very important.

With an up-to-date address, you will receive all important notices and documents related to your immigration case without delay.

Here is the guide to the process of reporting a change of address to USCIS, step-by-step.

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Who Needs to Report an Address Change?

All non-citizens in the US must report an address change to USCIS within 10 days of moving (except A and G visa holders and visa waiver visitors). This applies regardless of whether you have a pending application.

There are two main ways to notify USCIS about your move:

Online: This is the recommended method. If you have one, you can update your address through your USCIS online account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one for free. USCIS recommends this method as it ensures you receive all correspondence and benefits promptly.
By Mail: You can submit Form AR-11, officially known as the “Alien’s Change of Address Card.” Download the form from the USCIS website or get a copy by mail and complete it. Make sure to use black ink and sign the form before mailing it to the address provided on the form.

If you are a U.S. citizen or national who has submitted an affidavit of support for another person’s immigration application, you need to submit Form I-865, Sponsor’s Notice of Change of Address, within 30 days of your move.
If you are a civil surgeon or an attorney representing someone in immigration proceedings, there are specific procedures for updating your address with USCIS.

Updating your address with USCIS is separate from filing a change of address with the United States Postal Service (USPS). USCIS won’t receive forwarded mail from USPS.
It’s crucial to report your address change promptly to avoid delays in receiving important notices and documents related to your immigration case.

USCIS webpage on How to Change Your Address: https://www.uscis.gov/addresschange
USCIS Alien’s Change of Address Card (Form AR-11): https://www.uscis.gov/addresschange

US Immigration Address Change: A Step-by-Step Guide