Report Your Change of Address to USCIS
As a Green Card holder, it is required that you report your change of address to USCIS. It is also important to do so timely during the Green Card application process. Read below and understand detailed regulations for each category of status.
While you have a Green Card granted by the USCIS, it is important to update your registered address with the most current information constantly. This will not only allow for the USCIS to send official notices to the Green Card holder, but it is also important to follow as it as doing so is part of your duties as a Green Card holder. Furthermore, if a Green Card holder fails to update their address properly, it can not only lead to unnecessary delays in the immigration process, but the USCIS may choose to impose fines, criminal charges, or even begin removal proceedings against you.
I. What are the timeframes for reporting change of address to USCIS?
There are many foreign nationals that are required to update their address with the USCIS. Depending on your status within the United States, the time frame required will differ.
Address Change Reporting to USCIS
| Category of Status | Timeframe |
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| Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) |
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| Temporary Visa Holders |
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| U.S. Citizen Sponsors |
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II. Is anyone exempt from updating their change of address to USCIS?
There are classes of individuals that are exempt from the requirements of updating their new address to the USCIS. Although not an exhaustive list, the following classes are generally exempt from this requirement under certain circumstances:
- Foreign diplomats
- Foreign government officials
- Nonimmigrant tourists or temporary visitors with a visa waiver
III. Can I report the USCIS change of address online?
Form AR-11 (Alien’s Change of Address Card) can be filed several ways. Online change of address is recommended that the change of address be filed online for the quickest turn around. However, if circumstances apply, the reporting of change of address to USCIS can be done in other ways.
Methods of Reporting Change of Address
| Category of Status | Methods to Change Address |
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| U.S. Citizens |
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| Non U.S. Citizens |
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| U.S. Citizen Sponsors |
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