USCIS is proposing changes to Form AR-11 that would require most foreign nationals to share additional personal information when reporting a change of address, according to a Federal Register notice published Thursday.
If implemented, the proposal would require people filing an address update to provide details about their employment, schooling, and receipt of means-tested public benefits. USCIS says this information may be used to enforce immigration laws, including rules tied to public charge policies and benefit eligibility.
The proposal won’t take effect until after a 60-day public comment period has passed, which allows both the public and federal agencies to submit feedback. After this period closes, USCIS can review the submissions, make changes, and submit the revised rule to the Office of Management and Budget for review. The OMB then must approve these updates before they go into effect.
The proposed change is still going through the comment process and has not been finalized. Members of the public can submit feedback through Regulations.gov by July 6, 2026.
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