Change of Address for Green Card and Visa Holders

Important Green Card and Visa Holder Change of Address Information: It is a misdemeanor crime to willfully fail to provide the USCIS with a written notice of address change (Form AR-11) within 10 days after remaining in the United States for 30 days or more. Individuals being convicted, including the parent or the legal guardian of an alien under age 14 who is required to give notice, can be fined up to $200 or imprisoned up to 30 days, or a combination of both. Individuals may also be deported from the United States, ref. INA § 266(b). The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) runs a “Special Registration” program which requires individuals from certain countries to go through additional security procedures in order to confirm their change of address while in the United States. The specific nationalities and procedures are included in this information guide.

Notice of Change of Address applies to:

• Nonimmigrant Visa Holders (visas such as F-1, H-1B, etc.)
• Green Card Holders (permanent United States residents)

Providing the USCIS with your change of address is not a separate requirement, but is necessary for visitors to lawfully stay in the United States. Visitors who do not comply with the change of address requirement during their stay in the United States will be considered “Out of Status”. The consequences of being out of status can lead to arrest, detention, fines, and/or removal from the United States. Future visa applications to enter the United States may also be impacted.

The purpose of the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System, which was put in place after September 11, 2001, is to keep a record of those entering and leaving the United States. NSEERS was the first step taken by the Department of Justice and then by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in order to comply with the development of the Congressionally-mandated requirement for a comprehensive entry-exit program.

The "Change of Address for Green Card and Visa Holders Information Guide" contains:

• Change of Address overview
• Who needs to inform the USCIS about a change of address
• Requirements for Nonimmigrant visa holders (such as F-1, H1B, etc.)
• Requirements for permanent residents (Green Card holders)
• Information for individuals who require "Special Registration"
• Filing information
• USCIS Mailing Information
• Customs and Border Protection Field Offices
• Designated Ports of Departure for Special Registration Individuals
• U.S. Immigration Terms Overview
• List of all USCIS (formerly INS) offices nationwide
• List of United States embassies and consulates
• FREE Application forms
  * All immigration forms are provided to you free of charge with the purchase of this application guide.
  

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