Fill Out USCIS Form AR-11 Online
Alien's Change of Address Card
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Reports a change of address to USCIS, required of most noncitizens within 10 days of moving.
Reviewed July 2026
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USCIS Form AR-11, Alien's Change of Address Card, is the official way for noncitizens to report a new address to the Department of Homeland Security. Federal law requires most noncitizens in the United States to report a move within 10 days, so this short form carries a legal obligation despite its size.
You can complete Form AR-11 in the Universal PDF editor in a few minutes, entering your old and new addresses and your identifying details, then download the finished PDF to sign and mail. Keeping a completed copy also gives you proof that you met the reporting requirement.
What is Form AR-11 used for
The form satisfies the change-of-address reporting requirement in immigration law. It updates the address that the government has on file for you as a noncitizen, which is separate from any address updates tied to specific pending applications.
Reporting your move matters beyond compliance. USCIS mails interview notices, requests for evidence, approval notices, and cards to the address on file, and missed mail can derail a case. Willful failure to report a move is also a violation of the law with potential immigration consequences.
Who files Form AR-11
Most noncitizens physically present in the United States must report address changes, including green card holders, students, temporary workers, and visitors staying long enough to move residences. A parent or guardian reports for children under 14.
There are limited exceptions, such as diplomats and certain short-term visitors without a visa. Special procedures also exist for protected persons, including VAWA, T visa, and U visa applicants, who should use the dedicated process described on the USCIS website rather than the standard route.
How to fill out Form AR-11
The card is one of the shortest forms USCIS publishes, but every field matters because it keys your record to the right person.
- Enter your full legal name and, if you have one, your Alien Registration Number (A-Number).
- Provide your country of citizenship, date of birth, and the date of your last entry into the United States.
- List your previous U.S. address and your complete new address.
- Add your current immigration status and sign and date the card.
Filing tips
The fastest route for most people is the online change-of-address process through a USCIS account, which can update both the legal record and pending cases in one step. If you mail the paper AR-11, remember that it does not automatically update every pending application, so follow the USCIS instructions to update each pending case too.
There is no fee for reporting a change of address. File within 10 days of moving, use the current form edition, and keep proof of submission, such as the online confirmation or a mailing receipt.
Frequently asked questions
Within 10 days of moving. The requirement applies to most noncitizens in the United States, including green card holders.
Yes. USCIS offers an online change-of-address process through a USCIS account, which is generally faster than mailing a paper AR-11 and can update pending cases at the same time.
A paper AR-11 by itself may not. Follow the USCIS change-of-address instructions to make sure each pending application or petition is updated, or use the online process, which handles both.
Yes. Lawful permanent residents are covered by the reporting requirement and must report each move within 10 days.
Willful failure to report a change of address is a violation of immigration law and can carry penalties, and as a practical matter you risk missing important USCIS mail. Report the move as soon as you remember.
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