AR-11 Address Change Reminder Posted 29.Jan.2010 ©MurthyDotCom When foreign nationals change their addresses, they must file Form AR-11 to notify the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of this change. The law requires all foreign nationals, including U.S. permanent residents, to file within ten days of moving. We at the Murthy Law Firm have seen some indications that the USCIS is tracking AR-11 filings more closely. MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers are reminded of the requirement at this time. Any foreign national who has relocated to a new address without filing the AR-11 within the ten-day timeframe should file without further delay. ©MurthyDotCom Use USCIS Website for Online Filing of AR-11 ©MurthyDotCom The AR-11 can be filed through a simple, online system on the USCIS WebSite. It still is also possible to file by paper, but this does not update the address in connection with any pending cases. If one files the AR-11 online, there is a prompt for updating the address in connection with any pending immigration cases. ©MurthyDotCom AR-11 Applies to All Foreign Nationals / Removable Offense ©MurthyDotCom The AR-11 is required for non-U.S. citizens; this means all nonimmigrants, as well as U.S. permanent residents (green card holders). As explained in our January 19, 2007 article, USCIS Announces Online Address Notification System, failure to file within the 10-day window is a removable (deportable) offense. While no instance of enforcement action taken solely as the result of missing the AR-11 requirement has come to our attention, the requirement should not be ignored. ©MurthyDotCom File the AR-11 with Latest Address and File Promptly in Future ©MurthyDotCom Anyone who may have overlooked filing the AR-11 should file late rather than not at all. If there have been multiple moves without notification, it is sufficient to notify regarding the most recent move. Once one becomes aware of the law, action should be taken to update records with the USCIS, as needed. It is important to keep records of the AR-11 filing, in the event that any questions arise. ©MurthyDotCom Conclusion ©MurthyDotCom The AR-11 requirement is often overlooked. While this has been brought to the attention of our readers in the past, there are many who still may not be aware of its importance. MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers who have forgotten to file, or are only now learning of the requirement to do so, should not be alarmed. However, they should take the simple steps to file AR-11 in compliance with the law. Copyright © 2010, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved
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