How do I notify USCIS of an address change?

You notify USCIS of an address change through the change-of-address form (AR-11), the standard channel for anyone living in the United States, including O-1 visa holders. The quickest and safest way is to submit it online through the official USCIS website.

Keeping your address up to date is not empty bureaucracy: it is how you keep receiving notifications about your case and demonstrate compliance with the rules. Update it without delay after moving, within the deadline required by USCIS, so you do not miss any communications.

One point that often goes unnoticed: if you have open petitions or proceedings, update your address in each of them. A general address notification does not always propagate to every pending request, so confirm case by case.

Because forms and instructions change, always use official channels and check the current step-by-step guide on the USCIS website. Be wary of third-party sites that charge for something that is free and straightforward through the agency itself.

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