ISSS Link (e-forms)

Updating Contact Information

As non-immigrants, international students, scholars and their dependents are required to report their US local address to the US government within 10 calendar days of a change. Depending on the student or scholar's status, additional contact information (i.e. US phone number, permanent home country address, and primary email address) must be reported to the US government. Additionally, as members of the Emory community, it is important that all students, faculty and staff keep their contact information up to date in Emory's systems. 

International students and scholars should review the instructions below to learn how to meet their reporting requirements as the reporting method differs between populations.

International students must update their US phone number, US local address, permanent home country address, and primary email address within 10 calendar days of any change.

Important: Some students might fall into more than one category below, so they should be sure to follow the instructions for each situation that applies.

If a student is...They should...
Enrolled in classes at Emory

Log into OPUS to add/update their US physical address, email address, and phone number. 

  • The student's US address and telephone number must be set to "Local" in OPUS in order for this information to be sent to the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and for students to meet their reporting requirement.
  • Students living on-campus should:
    • Use their Emory PO box as their local address.
    • Verify their residence hall address is listed correctly. If it is not correct, students should contact Housing at housing@emory.edu or 404.727.7631 to have them fix it in the system.
  • Reporting phone numbers:
    • Phone numbers entered as "Mobile" are not sent to SEVIS.
    • Even if reporting a mobile number, students should report their phone numbers as a "Local" (for their US phone number) or "Permanent" (for their foreign phone number). 

For step-by-step instructions on how to add or edit a local address or phone number, view ISSS' How to Update Your Personal Information in OPUS instructions. 

Paid by Emory

Log into Emory's Human Resources (HR) System to add/update their US physical address, email address, and phone number. 

  • Students paid by Emory should enter their US phone number as “Local” and their foreign phone number as “Permanent.”
  • Students being paid by Emory must update their contact information in the HR system in addition to OPUS (see above).
Sponsored by another program (i.e. Fulbright, IIE)Contact their program's Designated School Official or Responsible Officer.
An Emory graduate participating in Optional Practical Training

Log into ISSS Link and/or the SEVP Portal to update their US physical address, email address, and phone number.

An Emory graduate participating in Academic Training

Log into ISSS Link to update their US physical address, email address, and phone number.

  • Once logged into ISSS Link, complete the "US Address/Email/Phone Update" e-form found under the "J-1 Student Services" tab.
  • Students without a valid Emory NetID and password can access ISSS Link to meet their reporting requirements using Limited Services. Refer to ISSS' Limited Services Access instructions. 
None of the aboveEmail ISSS at isss@emory.edu. 

International scholars must update their US phone number, US local address, permanent home country address, and primary email address within 10 calendar days of any change.

Important: Some scholars might fall into more than one category below, so they should be sure to follow the instructions for each situation that applies.

If a scholar is...They should...
Paid by Emory (and not taking a class at Emory)

Log into Emory's Human Resources System to add/update their US physical address, email address, and phone number. 

  • Scholars paid by Emory should enter their US phone number as “Local” and their foreign phone number as “Permanent.”
In H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3 or PR status

Fill out an AR-11, Alien’s Change of Address Card and submit it to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

  • The AR-11 must be submitted to USCIS in addition to updating Emory's HR system (see above).
Sponsored by another program (i.e. Fulbright, IIE)Contact their program's Designated School Official or Responsible Officer.
A J-1 scholar not in the Emory HR system

Log into ISSS Link to update their US physical address, email address, and phone number and contact Emory's non-resident tax specialist.

  • Once logged into ISSS Link, complete the "US Address/Email/Phone Update" e-form found under the "J-1 Scholars Services" tab.
  • Additionally, email nonresident.tax@emory.edu to update their address with Emory's Tax Office.
Paid or unpaid & enrolled in classes at Emory

Log into OPUS to add/update their US physical address, email address, and phone number.

  • The scholar's US address and telephone number must be set to "Local" in OPUS in order for this information to be sent to the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and for them to meet their reporting requirement (J-1 scholars only).
  • Scholars living on-campus should:
    • Use their Emory PO box as their local address.
    • Verify their residence hall address is listed correctly. If it is not correct, scholars should contact Housing at housing@emory.edu or 404.727.7631 to have them fix it in the system.
  • Reporting phone numbers:
    • Phone numbers entered as "Mobile" are not sent to SEVIS (J-1 scholars only).
    • Even if reporting a mobile number, scholars should report their phone numbers as a "Local" (for their US phone number) or "Permanent" (for their foreign phone number).

For step-by-step instructions on how to add or edit a local address or phone number, view ISSS' How to Update Your Personal Information in OPUS instructions. 

None of the aboveEmail ISSS at isss@emory.edu. 

Scholars with J-2 dependents in the US must report their J-2's US phone number, US local address, and primary email address in ISSS Link. 

Once logged into ISSS Link, submit the Add/Update Dependent e-form found under the "J-1 Scholars Services" tab (for J-1 scholars) or "J-1 Student Services" tab (for J-1 students). These updates must be submitted within 10 days of any change. 

Students and scholars whose dependents are not in J-2 status do not need to report their contact information in ISSS Link.

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