Three Steps to Changing Your Address with USCIS
Author: Angelita Chavez
Foreign nationals in the United States (US) are required to file a Form AR-11 Change of Address within 10 days of a move.
Three Easy Steps to Change Your Address with USCIS:
Log onto (create your account) your MYUSCIS on-line account
Complete the on-line Form AR-11 Form with your old and new contact information
For pending cases with USCIS - Include all Receipt Numbers
Provide an e-mail for your submission confirmation
Review the form for accuracy before you submit
Submitting Form AR-11 via USPS: Those without on-line access to their MYUSCIS account can still submit a Form AR-11 Change of Address via US Postal Service. Just download your Form AR-11 going directly to the USCIS website.
The Form AR-11 Changes of Address is Required for the Following:
Nonimmigrant visa status holders such as F1 or M students and their dependent spouses and children
H or L status visa holders including their dependent spouses and children
DACA recipients
U-Visa applicants and grantees
Applicants for lawful permanent residents and lawful permanent residents
Asylees/refugees
Individuals with pending cases before USCIS
The above is not an exhaustive list. Certain foreign nationals may also be required to notify changes of address directly to a Service Center and/or the immigration court. Always consult with an experienced immigration attorney to understand the requirements in your particular situation.
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