New USCIS AR-11 Address Form Change 2026: Employment & Benefits Data Now Required

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a Federal Register notice proposing significant changes to Form AR-11, the Alien's Change of Address Card. Under the current system, foreign nationals are legally required to report any change of address to USCIS within 10 days using this form. The proposed revision would substantially expand the information collected during this routine update. If finalized, the updated AR-11 would require filers to disclose details about their current employment, schooling enrollment, and receipt of means-tested public benefits. This represents a notable shift from the form's historically limited scope, which focused primarily on address verification rather than broader lifestyle and financial circumstances. For EB-3 applicants and other employment-based immigrants, this change is particularly notable. Providing employment information on a government form could create additional scrutiny or inconsistencies if the reported employer differs from the petitioning employer of record—a concern especially relevant during active green card processes or adjustment of status proceedings. The proposal is currently in a public comment period as part of the Federal Register notice process. Stakeholders, immigration attorneys, and affected individuals can submit formal comments before the rule is finalized. USCIS may modify, withdraw, or proceed with the changes based on public feedback.