AR-11

Alien’s Change of Address Card

Agency
USCIS
Revision
11/02/22
Fillable fields
31
Pages
2
Official source
USCIS form page
Checked
October 14, 2026
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Form AR-11: Alien's Change of Address Card

Form AR-11 is the one-page card non-U.S. citizens use to tell USCIS they have moved. The law requires most noncitizens in the United States to report a new address within 10 days of moving. The requirement does not apply to A and G visa holders or to visa waiver visitors.

USCIS strongly prefers that you report the move through your USCIS online account. That meets the legal requirement, removes the need for a paper AR-11, and updates your address in USCIS systems almost immediately. A paper AR-11 also meets the legal requirement, but a mailed card does not automatically update every USCIS record, so mail tied to a pending case may still go to the old address.

The form says that failure to report a change of address is punishable by fine or imprisonment, or removal from the United States. You can fill in the card on this page for free and without an account, then print, sign and mail it.

The Form AR-11 Alien's Change of Address Card, with the information, address and signature sections on page 1

What's on Form AR-11

Information about you

Family name, given name and date of birth are mandatory. Middle name and A-Number are optional or apply only if you have them.

Present physical address

Mandatory street number and name, apartment, city, state and ZIP code. No P.O. boxes are allowed in this field.

Previous physical address

The address you moved from, so USCIS can match your records.

Mailing address

Optional, for when your mail goes somewhere other than where you live.

Your signature

A mandatory signature and date of signature.

Page 2: information and instructions

The reporting rule, the mailing address, a reminder for people in immigration proceedings, and the privacy notice. You do not fill anything in on this page.

The form has one page to fill in. An asterisk marks mandatory fields.

How to fill out Form AR-11

  1. 1

    Your name and date of birth

    Enter your family name and given name as they appear in your immigration records, then your date of birth as mm/dd/yyyy.

    Form AR-11 name and date of birth fields filled in, using sample values
  2. 2

    Your A-Number

    Enter your Alien Registration Number if you have one. It is the number beginning with A on your USCIS paperwork.

    Form AR-11 A-Number field with the letter A prefix, using a sample value
  3. 3

    Present physical address

    Write the address where you now live. You cannot use a P.O. box here. The form offers a USPS ZIP Code lookup for the ZIP code.

    Form AR-11 present physical address with street, city, state and ZIP code, using sample values
  4. 4

    Previous physical address

    Write the address you lived at before the move.

    Form AR-11 previous physical address filled in, using sample values
  5. 5

    Mailing address

    Fill this in only if you get mail somewhere other than your present physical address.

    Form AR-11 optional mailing address filled in for mail that goes elsewhere, using sample values
  6. 6

    Sign and date

    Sign and date the card. USCIS rejects unsigned forms.

    Form AR-11 signed and dated in the signature area

Complete every mandatory field, then sign and date the card.

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Deadlines, fees and where to send Form AR-11

Deadline

Within 10 days of moving, for people subject to the requirement.

Online option

USCIS encourages you to submit your change of address through a USCIS online account instead of mailing a paper AR-11. It is the quickest way to update your address across USCIS.

Where to mail the paper form

According to the form, send the completed and signed card 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.

Fee

Fees change, so check the USCIS fee schedule page for Form AR-11 before you send it.

Editions accepted

USCIS accepts the 11/02/22 edition and also the 08/31/21 edition.

Common mistakes

Leaving out the signature, putting a P.O. box in the physical address field, and assuming the AR-11 also updates a pending case with the immigration court.

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Who needs to fill out Form AR-11?

  • Noncitizens who move

    Anyone in the United States who is not a citizen and is subject to the registration requirement must report a new address within 10 days of moving.

  • People with a pending immigration request

    If you have filed an immigration benefit request with USCIS, USCIS says to notify it of any address change as soon as possible so you receive correspondence without delay.

  • Who is exempt

    A and G visa holders and visa waiver visitors are not covered by the reporting requirement.

  • Special cases

    If you have a pending or approved case as a 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 separate USCIS change of address procedures page instead of mailing the card.

  • People in immigration court

    Filing the AR-11 with USCIS does not update your address with the immigration court. You must tell the court separately.

USCIS describes the reporting rule on its form page.

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Questions about Form AR-11

How soon must I report a move?

Within 10 days of moving, according to USCIS. A and G visa holders and visa waiver visitors are exempt.

Is the online change of address enough?

Yes. USCIS says reporting through your USCIS online account meets the legal requirement and removes the need for a paper Form AR-11.

Does a paper AR-11 update my pending case?

USCIS says a paper AR-11 meets the legal requirement but does not automatically update its systems the way the online tool does, so it recommends the online tool.

Do I also tell the immigration court?

Yes, if you are in immigration proceedings. The form says filing an AR-11 with USCIS does not update your address with the court.

Does a P.O. box work?

Not for your present physical address. A mailing address field is optional.

Is Form AR-11 proof of my status?

No. The form states it is not evidence of identity, age or status claimed.