USCIS Proposed Changes to Form AR-11 - Reporting Address Change Form

31 May 2026

USCIS is proposing major revisions to Form AR-11, the change of address form that most noncitizens, including international students and scholars on F-1 and J-1 are required to file with USCIS within 10 days of changing address.

What's new in the proposal:

→ Disclosure of any means-tested public benefits received

→ Employment information, including employer name and address

→ School enrollment information, including institution name and address

USCIS has stated directly that this information will be used to "enforce the immigration laws of the United States, including the public charge ground of deportation" and to identify noncitizens potentially receiving public benefits in violation of federal restrictions.

What to know right now:

✔ This is a proposal, not yet in effect

✔ Public comments on the proposal are being accepted until July 6th

✔ OMB approval is still required before any new form takes effect

✔ Immigration advocates are expected to push back on the burden this imposes

View the proposed changes on the Immigration Policy Tracking Project's website: https://lnkd.in/epTgzkA6

Submit comments here: www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/07/2026-09107/.... Comments will be accepted until July 6, 2026.