Situation
I moved: how to notify USCIS for free
Review the free USCIS address-change process and its special instructions. AR-11 is the paper option.
What is usually filed
AR-11
Families in this situation usually file Form AR-11 — Change of address.
Change of address (AR-11) →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.
What you will be asked for
- Your full previous address
- Your full new address
- The date you moved
- Nothing to attach: just the signed, dated form
A general list to start gathering. The official USCIS instructions govern. Official source: uscis.gov/ar-11 ↗
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