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 should check theBuff Portalregularly and update their local mailing address when necessary. 

• F1/J1 international = address in home country 
• Local address = local address in the U.S. 

Participating in Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)

If you are currently on post-completion OPT, update your address and telephone number in the the SEVP Portal. You can also update your address in the Buff Portal for alumni purposes.

Participating in Academic Training (AT) after Completing Your Degree

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 post-completion 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.