USCIS proposes expanded address change reporting for noncitizens
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USCIS plans to bring back and change Form AR-11, the Alien Change of Address form, so certain noncitizens must report more than a new address. People covered by the change would also need to provide information about any means-tested public benefits they receive, plus details about employment or schooling, when they notify USCIS of an address change. The proposal affects noncitizens who are already required to report address changes, as well as some people with pending immigration benefit requests or approved immigrant visa petitions. Businesses, schools, benefit agencies, immigration advisers, and affected individuals should watch the comment process because the change could increase reporting burdens and connect address updates with public-benefit and employment-related immigration enforcement. Public comments are due by July 6, 2026.
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Key Changes
- USCIS would reinstate the expired Alien Change of Address information collection with changes.
- Certain noncitizens reporting an address change would also have to report means-tested public benefits, employment, and schooling information.
- USCIS says the information may be used for immigration enforcement, including public charge deportability and benefit eligibility restrictions.
Obligations
What this law requires
Aliens subject to INA section 265 change-of-address reporting requirements must notify USCIS of a change of address using Form AR-11 or the online Alien Change of Address process.
Under the proposed reinstated Form AR-11 collection, aliens subject to INA section 265 change-of-address reporting requirements would also need to report receipt of any means-tested public benefits when notifying USCIS of a change of address.
Under the proposed reinstated Form AR-11 collection, aliens subject to INA section 265 change-of-address reporting requirements would also need to report employment or schooling information when notifying USCIS of a change of address.
Persons with a pending immigration benefit request with USCIS or an approved immigrant visa petition may use this information collection to report a change of address to USCIS.
Public comments on the proposed information collection must be submitted through Regulations.gov under e-Docket ID USCIS-2008-0018 and must include OMB Control Number 1615-0007, the agency name, and Docket ID USCIS-2008-0018.