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International Student Services

Change of Address

Overview

F-1 and J-1 students must report any change in address to the U.S. government within 10 days.

Address Types

  • Local address: Your current U.S. address (typically in the Seattle area). It must be a residential address rather than a P.O. box, business, or university office.
  • Permanent address: A non-U.S. address (usually your home country).

Local Address Update

Current Students

Current students should report their local U.S. address through their MyUW account with the university. This information will be sent to International Student Services which will then report it to the U.S. government for verification. The U. S. government confirms addresses using computer software. To avoid problems with the government check, carefully review the Contact Information Update Guide.

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Students on OPT

Students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) or STEM OPT should  report changes to their local U.S. address through U.S. government’s SEVP Portal. If you have trouble reporting through the SEVP Portal, please submit the change in address through the Contact Information Update for OPT Students request in MyISSS.

Permanent Address Update

All international students in F or J  status are required to report to the U.S. government their permanent address outside the U.S., and update the government within 10 days of any change. The permanent address must be a foreign address and can be a relative’s or friend’s residential address. To update this information:

  • Current F-1 students can submit the Contact Information Update request in MyISSS.
  • F-1 Alumni can submit the Contact Information Update for OPT Students request in MyISSS.
  • J-1 students and alumni can submit the EV Contact Information Update request in MyISSS.

Related Resources

MyUW

Enrolled F and J international students can update their local address through MyUW.

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SEVP Portal

Alumni on OPT or STEM OPT should update their local address through the SEVP Portal.

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