If you move, USCIS needs your new address. That is where it sends biometrics appointments, Requests for Evidence (RFE), interview notices and even your card. A wrong address can mean a missed appointment or a lost document.
The basic rule
- Noncitizens in the U.S. must report a change of address to USCIS within 10 days of moving.
- If you have a pending case, report it as soon as possible.
- This does not apply to A and G visa holders or Visa Waiver Program visitors.
- USCIS does not list any fee for changing your address.
How to do it online (the fastest way)
- Sign in to your USCIS online account and open the change-of-address tool from the account menu.
- Enter the receipt number of EACH pending case so USCIS updates the address on all of them.
- It works even if you filed your case by mail.
- If you change it online, do NOT also mail a paper Form AR-11.
By mail
- You can also mail a paper Form AR-11 to the address listed on the form.
- Sign it: USCIS rejects unsigned AR-11 forms.
The most common mistake
- Changing your address with the Postal Service (USPS) does NOT change it with USCIS, and USPS will not forward USCIS mail. Update both.
Special cases
- If you sponsored someone with an affidavit of support, file Form I-865 within 30 days of your move.
- VAWA, T, U cases and I-751 abuse waivers have their own procedure. Check the official page before acting.
- If your case moved to the National Visa Center (NVC) or a consulate, also notify the Department of State.
What to do
- If you moved in the last 10 days, change your address today in your USCIS account.
- Have all your receipt numbers ready.
- Save the confirmation.
- Keep tracking your cases for new notices. CaseAlerta alerts you when your status changes.
- If your situation is complex or you have an appointment coming up, talk to an immigration attorney. This is not legal advice.
Sources
Informational summary prepared by CaseAlerta with AI assistance from official sources. Not legal advice.