What will happen if the AR-11 is not filed?
Per the USCIS, A willful failure by a foreign national in the U.S. to give written notice to the USCIS of a change of address within 10 days of the change is a misdemeanor . If convicted, the foreign national (or parent or legal guardian of the foreign national under age 14 who is required to give notice) can be fined up to $200 or imprisoned up to 30 days, or both. The foreign national may also be subject to removal from the United States. (INA § 266(b)). Compliance with the requirement to notify the USCIS of any address changes is also a condition of a foreign national's stay in the United States. Failure to comply could also jeopardize the foreign national’s ability to obtain a future visa or other immigration benefit.
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