In the United States, report an address change within ten days through the required process
US rules require covered noncitizens to report a new address within ten days. Failure can breach the law and cause important immigration correspondence to go missing. Students should confirm the appropriate school and immigration reporting routes.
What it takes
Nothing. Online reporting generally takes about ten minutes.
What you may gain
8 CFR 265.1 requires noncitizens subject to registration requirements to report an address change and the new address within ten days, using the method required by USCIS.
Context & considerations
Ensure the school's SEVIS record is updated as required; do not assume a general address submission updates every separate record or pending application. The source describes USCIS and school notification as separate steps, but the proper route depends on status and case type. Canada, the UK, and Australia also require relevant address updates to immigration authorities or the institution, with different procedures and deadlines. Use the destination authority's guidance.
Research & references
8 CFR 265.1. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-265/section-265.1; USCIS. AR-11, Alien's Change of Address Card. https://www.uscis.gov/ar-11