Updating Contact Information
As nonimmigrants, 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 (e.g., 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.
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Instructions By Population
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.
| If a student is... | They should... |
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| Enrolled in classes at Emory | Log into ISSS Link and complete the US Contact Information Update form (located under the General Services menu).
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| An Emory graduate participating in Optional Practical Training or Academic Training | Log into ISSS Link and complete the US Contact Information Update form (located under the General Services menu).
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| Sponsored by another program (e.g., Fulbright, IIE) | Contact their program's Designated School Official or Responsible Officer. |
| None of the above | Email 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.
| If a scholar is... | They should... |
|---|---|
| J-1 scholars | Log into ISSS Link and complete the US Contact Information Update form (located under the General Services menu).
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| 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).
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| Sponsored by another program (e.g., Fulbright, IIE) | Contact their program's Designated School Official or Responsible Officer. |
| None of the above | Email 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 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.
Emergency Contacts
In the event of an emergency, Emory University may need to contact the people international students and scholars have designated as their emergency contacts (i.e. trusted friend/family member/supervisor/roommate). International students and scholars who are under Emory's immigration sponsorship can add/update their US emergency contact information or their non-US emergency contact information by submitting an Emergency Contact Information form (located under the General Services tab) in ISSS Link.
For more information about emergencies, visit our Emergency Resources and Protocols webpage.