USCIS Launches E-COA Online Change of Address Tool
In October 2023, USCIS launched the E-COA online address change tool. Most applicants with a USCIS online account can use it to update their address online, without having to amend each application separately or file Form AR-11. However, a very small number of applicants—such as VAWA domestic violence victims and T/U nonimmigrant status holders—cannot use the tool for now. The article also notes that noncitizens who have not naturalized must notify USCIS within 10 days of an address change; otherwise, in theory, they may face fines, imprisonment, or even deportation.
This week USCIS launched a new change of address tool called E-COA (Enterprise Change of Address). For the vast majority of applicants, even if an application has already been filed, as long as they have a USCIS online account, they can log in and notify USCIS of an address change. They no longer need to amend each application separately as in the past, nor do they need to visit a USCIS office or submit Form AR-11.
According to USCIS's notice, the E-COA system supports almost all types of address changes, with only a very few exceptions, detailed at uscis.gov/addresschange. Specifically, at present a small number of applicants—such as VAWA domestic violence victims and T/U nonimmigrants—cannot use E-COA to change their address.
Note: all foreign nationals who have not naturalized—including students, work visa holders, and green card holders—must notify USCIS within 10 days of an address change. Otherwise, in theory, they may face a $200 fine and/or 30 days' imprisonment, and may even be subject to deportation.
