Alien’s Change of Address Card | USCIS
Summary: Form AR-11 is the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) document used by non-citizens to report a change of address within 10 days of moving.
Form AR-11, Alien’s Change of Address Card, is a mandatory form for most aliens in the United States to notify the Department of Homeland Security of a change in their physical address. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 265, individuals must report address changes within 10 days of moving. Failure to comply may result in fines, imprisonment, or removal from the U.S. The form collects personal identification information, previous and current physical addresses, and an optional mailing address. USCIS encourages users to utilize the online self-service tool for immediate updates, though the paper form remains a valid method for compliance. Note that this form does not update addresses for Immigration Court proceedings.
Document outline
1. Form AR-11: Alien’s Change of Address Card 2. Section 1: Information About You (Name, DOB, A-Number) 3. Section 2: Information About Your Address (Present, Previous, and Mailing) 4. Section 3: Signature and Date 5. Instructions and Legal Requirements 6. Reporting Deadline (10 days) 7. Filing Instructions and Mailing Address 8. DHS Privacy Notice and Routine Uses 9. Important Notes (Immigration Court notification, penalties for non-compliance)