Question
I moved: do I have to tell immigration?
Short answer
Yes. USCIS says every noncitizen in the United States must report a change of address within 10 days of moving. It is free, online from your USCIS account, or with paper Form AR-11.
Paso Libre editorial team
Reviewed September 29, 2026 · Educational information, not legal advice
How to report it
The official page says changing your address from your online account meets the legal requirement and is processed almost immediately. It is the option USCIS recommends.
You can also mail paper Form AR-11. It has no fee. Paso Libre no longer prepares the AR-11: the request is made directly with USCIS.
If you have a pending case, USCIS asks you to report it as soon as possible so its letters reach you.
A change at USCIS
We no longer prepare this form
You can notify USCIS of an address change for free. Its page explains the online process and instructions for special situations.
Go to the official USCIS portalwww.uscis.gov — official government site. Opens in a new tab.
Note from September 5, 2026.
Official sources
- Change of address — USCIS ↗ · Read on September 29, 2026
- Form AR-11 — USCIS ↗ · Read on September 29, 2026