Report Personal Changes
F-1/J-1 students are required to report changes in their personal and academic information to ISSS.
List of required changes
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Address and Phone
Changes in your contact information such as home country phone number, U.S. phone number, update your address, and more.
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Immigration Documents
F-1/J-1 students must upload updated immigration documents to ISSS for themselves and their dependents.
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Proof of Funding
F-1/J-1 students must provide proof that you can pay for yourself and any dependent(s) for the remainder of your program or at least one academic year (whichever is shorter). Learn how to show your proof of funding
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Life Event Changes
You may need to update your passport, add a dependent, alter your name, modify your status, and more.
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Changes in your Visa Status
Students may change to F-1 student visa status, but should consult an immigration attorney and refer to U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services and the U.S. Department of State for details.
Required Reporting FAQ
I have a hold on my account, how can I get that removed?
You can find more information about the holds on your account by going to your MyIllinoisState account.
If you have a hold from ISSS, please go to your ISSS Portal to access your Messages for information on why the hold was placed and instructions on what you need to do in order for the hold to be removed. Once you complete the outstanding requirement(s), you should notify ISSS by raising International Student Help Ticket to request that the hold be removed or if you have further questions.
If you have a hold from International Admissions, or any other unit on campus, please contact that unit.
How do I update my international address?
If you need to update your international address, you can raise a International Student Help Ticket to request the update.
I have moved. How do I update my address with ISSS?
You are required by immigration regulations to notify ISSS within 10 days of any address change. If you move, you should notify ISSS by updating your Local Address type in your MyIllinoisState account. You can find more information on the Reporting Changes ISSS webpage.
Students on OPT/STEM should update their address information directly in the ISSS Portal.