Reminder: Update your address if you move

• To maintain F-1 or J-1 visa status, the federal regulations require students and scholars in F-1 and J-1 status to report any address changes within 10 days of moving. 

The address you report should be the address where you are living even if the address is a temporary address. Do not use a P.O. box, a CU campus address or a friend’s address (unless you are staying with your friend).   

To comply with these regulatory requirements, students be sure you check the Buff Portal and update your local mailing address if necessary. 

Remember: 

• F1/J1 international = address in home country 

• Local address = local address in the U.S. 

Participating in Optional Practical Training (OPT)

If you are currently on Optional Practical Training (OPT), update your address and telephone numbe in the the SEVP Portal. You can also update your address in the Buff Portal for alumni purposes.

Participating in Academic Training (AT)

Students in J-1 status, complete the Address & Contact Information Update e-form (available in the General Forms section of the MyISSS portal) to report a new address to ISSS during your Academic Training authorization period.

Scholars in J-1 Status

Scholars in J-1 status, complete the Address & Contact Information Update e-form (available in the General Forms section of the MyISSS portal) to report a new address to ISSS during your exchange visitor program.