AR-11 is the Alien's Change of Address Card, the form U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides for reporting a change of address. Aliens subject to registration requirements may use it to report a move within 10 days of the change. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by USCIS, and the form is mailed to USCIS, not submitted through this site.
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What is AR-11?
Form AR-11, Alien's Change of Address Card, is the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) form, issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), on which an alien reports a new physical address. A paper AR-11 sent by mail meets the legal requirement to notify USCIS of a move.
The form collects your name, date of birth, Alien Registration Number (A-Number) if you have one, your present physical address, your previous physical address and, optionally, a separate mailing address. The collection of this information is required by Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 265 (8 U.S.C. 1305). USCIS uses the data for statistical and record-keeping purposes.
USCIS notes that a paper AR-11 does not automatically update your address in its systems. It strongly encourages people to use the self-service change of address tool in a USCIS online account instead, which it says updates your address almost immediately and removes the need to file the paper form.
The form states that it is not evidence of identity, age, or status claimed. It also does not update your address with the Immigration Court: if you are in immigration proceedings, you must notify the court separately.
Who needs to file AR-11?
All aliens subject to registration requirements may use Form AR-11 to report a change of address. The USCIS page says an alien in the United States must report any change of address within 10 days of moving, and that anyone who has filed an immigration benefit request should notify USCIS as soon as possible so correspondence and benefits are not delayed.
The USCIS page says the reporting requirement does not apply to A and G visa holders and visa waiver visitors.
Special cases:
- If you have a previously filed, pending or approved benefit request as a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitioner, including a Form I-751 Abuse Waiver based on battery or extreme cruelty, or for T or U nonimmigrant status, follow the USCIS page on Change of Address Procedures for VAWA/T/U Cases and Form I-751 Abuse Waivers instead of mailing the AR-11 address on the form.
- If you are in immigration proceedings, you must separately notify the Immigration Court of any address change; filing Form AR-11 with USCIS does not do it.
The form does not describe who may sign for another person; it asks for your own signature.
When to file AR-11
Report a change of address within 10 days of moving. The form states that all aliens subject to registration requirements may use it to report a change within 10 days of the change, and the USCIS page says the same 10-day period applies to aliens in the United States.
The form warns that failure to report a change of address is punishable by fine or imprisonment and/or removal from the United States, and that it could jeopardize your ability to obtain a future visa or other immigration benefits.
If you have a pending immigration benefit request, USCIS asks you to notify it as soon as possible so that you receive all correspondence without delay. The reporting requirement does not apply to A and G visa holders and visa waiver visitors.
How to fill out AR-11
Note which fields are mandatory
The form marks mandatory fields with an asterisk (*). Plan to complete every field, as the form instructs, and have your new address ready.
Enter your name
Under Information About You, enter your *Family Name (Last Name) and *Given Name (First Name). Add your Middle Name only if applicable.
Enter date of birth and A-Number
Enter your *Date of Birth in mm/dd/yyyy format. If you have an Alien Registration Number, enter it after "A-"; the field is marked "if any".
Enter your present physical address
Under Present Physical Address (No PO Boxes), give the *Street Number and Name, the Apt., Ste. or Flr. number if any, and the *City or Town, *State and *ZIP Code.
Enter your previous physical address
Under Previous Physical Address, give the street number and name, apartment, suite or floor number, city or town, state and ZIP code of the address you moved from.
Add a mailing address if different
The Mailing Address section is optional. Complete it only if you receive mail at an address different from your physical address.
Sign and date the form
Enter your *Signature and the *Date of Signature in mm/dd/yyyy format. USCIS rejects an unsigned form.
Review, download and print
Check that every mandatory field is complete and the addresses are correct. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, keeping both pages and the edition date visible, and mail it as described under How to submit.
How to submit AR-11
You can report a change of address through a USCIS online account or by mailing a paper Form AR-11.
- USCIS online account: USCIS strongly encourages this route. It says the self-service tool meets the legal requirement, removes the need to file a paper AR-11 and updates your address almost immediately in its case management systems.
- By mail: Complete all fields, sign and date the form, and mail it to: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services, Attn: Change of Address, 1344 Pleasants Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Do not submit any other forms or fees to this address.
- VAWA, T and U cases and Form I-751 Abuse Waivers: use the instructions on the USCIS Change of Address Procedures page for these cases instead of this address.
If you mail the form, make sure the edition date and page numbers are visible at the bottom of all pages and that all pages come from the same edition; USCIS may reject a form with missing or mismatched pages. It will reject any unsigned form. The USCIS page refers you to its Fee Schedule page for the filing fee for Form AR-11. Instructions are at www.uscis.gov/addresschange. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mailing the form unsigned; USCIS says it will reject any unsigned form.
- Entering a P.O. box as your present physical address; the form says no PO Boxes for that address.
- Leaving a mandatory field marked with an asterisk (*) blank, such as family name, given name, date of birth, present address or date of signature.
- Printing the form with pages missing or from different editions, or with the edition date and page numbers cut off; USCIS may reject it.
- Sending other forms or fees to the Harrisonburg, VA change-of-address address, which USCIS says not to do.
- Assuming Form AR-11 updates your address with the Immigration Court; people in immigration proceedings must notify the court separately.
- Mailing the standard AR-11 address when you have a VAWA, T or U case or a Form I-751 Abuse Waiver based on battery or extreme cruelty, which have their own USCIS instructions.
- Waiting beyond 10 days after the move to report the new address.
- Assuming a paper AR-11 updates your address in USCIS systems right away; USCIS says it does not provide an automated update.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form AR-11 used for?
Form AR-11, the Alien's Change of Address Card, is used to report a change of address to USCIS. A mailed paper AR-11 meets the legal requirement to notify USCIS of a move, though USCIS strongly encourages using its online account tool instead.
How soon do I have to file AR-11 after I move?
Within 10 days of the change of address. The form says aliens subject to registration requirements may use it to report a change within 10 days, and failure to report is punishable by fine or imprisonment and/or removal.
Who does not have to report a change of address?
According to the USCIS page, the reporting requirement does not apply to A and G visa holders and visa waiver visitors. It applies to other aliens in the United States, who must report within 10 days of moving.
Where do I mail Form AR-11?
Mail it to U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services, Attn: Change of Address, 1344 Pleasants Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Do not send other forms or fees there. VAWA, T and U cases follow separate USCIS instructions.
Can I change my address online instead of filing AR-11?
Yes. USCIS strongly encourages using the self-service change of address tool in a USCIS online account, which it says meets the legal requirement, removes the need for a paper AR-11 and updates your address almost immediately.
Does AR-11 update my address with the Immigration Court?
No. If you are in immigration proceedings, you must separately notify the Immigration Court of any address change. Filing Form AR-11 with USCIS does not update your address with the court.
Is a signature required on AR-11?
Yes. The signature and date of signature are mandatory fields on the form, and USCIS says it will reject any unsigned form. Enter the date as mm/dd/yyyy.
Can I fill out AR-11 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the AR-11 online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF. FillingPDF does not submit it to USCIS or update your address; you mail it to USCIS yourself or use your USCIS online account instead.
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