Update Your Address

U.S. Requirements

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires international students and scholars to update their U.S. address information within 10 days of any change. Failure to update your U.S. address with Clark University and the U.S. government may have a significant impact on your immigration status.

To update your address, please refer below to the visa type and status that applies to you.

Note: Updating your address with the U.S. Post Office does not meet the address update criteria.

If you have questions about updating your address, please reach out to ISSO@bjzhongding.net.

Current F-1 Students and J-1 Students

Currently enrolled students must update their U.S. address using ClarkYou. The ISSO will update SEVIS with your address. It is very important that the ISSO have a record of your physical address.

• If you live in a Clark University residence hall, your U.S. address will be automatically updated by the University — you do not need to update your U.S. address.
• You do not need to update your U.S. address if you leave the U.S. for short periods (e.g., holiday breaks). However, you must update your U.S. address within 10 days of returning to the United States if you move to a new address.

F-1 Students on Post-Completion and STEM OPT

If you are an F-1 student on post-completion Optional Practical Training (including the 24-month STEM Extension of OPT), you do not need to update your current U.S. address in ClarkYou. Instead, update your contact information directly through the SEVP OPT Portal.

If your OPT or STEM OPT is pending and your address changes, please refer to guidance on the USCIS website. Keep in mind that changing your address may cause delays in receiving your EAD card.

Current J-1 Scholars

If you are a J-1 scholar sponsored by Clark, you can update your address by updating your profile in the ISSO Portal.

In addition, if you are employed by Clark, you must update your Clark employee records with Human Resources to ensure that your employee file is accurate.

H-1B, O-1, or TN Employees at Clark

If you are an employee at Clark on an H-1B, 0-1, or TN visa status, you are required to update the Department of Homeland Security of your new address within 10 days of an address change:

• Use USCIS Form AR-11 to provide your new contact information. You may be able to complete this process online.
• In addition, you must update your Clark employee records with Human Resources to ensure that your employee file is accurate.