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What is USCIS Form AR-11 used for?
If you have filed an immigration benefit request with USCIS, you must notify us of any changes of address as soon as possible to ensure you receive all correspondence and benefits without delay. If you are a alien in the United States, you must report any change of address to USCIS within 10 days of moving. This reporting requirement does not apply to A and G visa holders and visa waiver visitors. We strongly encourage you to submit your change of address through a USCIS online account. This self-service online tool: Meets the legal requirement to notify us that you have moved; Eliminates the need to file a paper Form AR-11; Updates your address almost immediately in our case management systems; and Helps ensure that you receive important mail from USCIS at the correct address. You also may submit a paper Form AR-11 by mail to report your change your address. This meets the legal requirement to notify USCIS of a change of address. However, because filing a paper-based Form AR-11 does not provide an automated update to your address in USCIS systems, we strongly encourage requestors to use the self-service change of address tool available in their USCIS online account when reporting a change of address. You can find detailed information about how to change an address, including special instructions for specific populations, on the How to Change Your Address page.
What to prepare before filling AR-11
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Confirm that Form AR-11, Alien’s Change of Address Card, matches the specific benefit, request, verification, or record you need.
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Download the current Form AR-11 and its separate instructions from USCIS, then compare the edition date before typing any answers.
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For Form AR-11, collect the identity records, receipt or account numbers, dates, addresses, and prior immigration documents that support your answers.
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Organize a dated factual record for Form AR-11 and its corroborating evidence; consider qualified legal help because this eligibility analysis can be fact-sensitive.
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
11/02/22. We will also accept the 08/31/21 edition.
You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Where to file
If you have a previously filed, pending, or approved benefit request as a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitioner (including if you previously filed a Form I-751 Abuse Waiver based on battery or extreme cruelty), or for T or U nonimmigrant status, please follow the instructions on our Change of Address Procedures for VAWA/T/U Cases and Form I-751 Abuse Waivers webpage. Otherwise, refer to Form AR-11 for the mailing address.
Do not submit any other forms or fees to this address.
Filing fee
You can find the filing fee for Form AR-11 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
Official AR-11 downloads and filing links
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What is Form AR-11 used for?
All aliens in the United States must report a change of address to USCIS within 10 days (except A and G visa holders and visa waiver visitors) of moving.
How much does Form AR-11 cost?
You can find the filing fee for Form AR-11 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
Can I file Form AR-11 online?
USCIS lists an online option, but availability can depend on the filer and eligibility category. Confirm the option on the official page before starting.
Related USCIS form guides
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Form I-751
Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
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Form I-102
Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document
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Form I-192
Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant
Travel, status & waivers
Form I-193
Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa
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Form I-212
Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal
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Form I-508
Request for Waiver of Certain Rights, Privileges, Exemptions and Immunities
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.