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It is important for Penn State international students to keep their contact information up to date. Most student information changes can be made through Penn State Account Management, but some changes, such as name, Social Security number, gender, ethnicity, and race, can only be changed by request through the Office of the University Registrar. Address changes can be made on LionPATH in the Student Services Center, but students who are working on campus must also fill out a new W-4 form with their Penn State Employer.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Who needs to report a change of address? | All students in F-1 and J-1 status, and their dependents |
| How to report a change of address | Update your local U.S. address in iStart within 10 days every time it changes: iStart > Other Requests > U.S. Local Address Update |
| Additional information | Students must also fill out a new W-4 form with their Penn State Employer if they work on campus. |
| How to update permanent, local, and emergency addresses | Students may review and update their address information on LionPATH in the Student Services Center |
| How to update address after graduation | Log into iStart > Employment Authorization Requests > OPT Reporting form or Update your address through the SEVP OPT Portal |
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What You'll Learn
Reporting a change of address after graduation
After graduating from Penn State, you are still required to report any changes to your address within 10 days of occurrence. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do this:
- Log into iStart: Visit the PSU iStart website and log in using your credentials.
- Navigate to the OPT Reporting Form: Once you are logged into iStart, navigate to the "Employment Authorization Requests" section and select the OPT Reporting form. You may need to use the Limited Services link to access your iStart account.
- Fill out the OPT Reporting Form: Complete the OPT Reporting form with your updated address information. Make sure to provide your new local U.S. address.
- Submit the Form: After you have filled out the form completely and accurately, submit it through the iStart portal.
- Update Your Address Through the SEVP OPT Portal: In addition to submitting the OPT Reporting form, you can also update your address through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) OPT Portal. Log in to the SEVP OPT Portal and follow the instructions to update your address.
- Notify Your International Student Adviser: It is recommended that you reach out to your International Student Adviser for guidance and to inform them of your address change.
Remember that it is important to keep your address information up to date, even after graduation. This helps ensure that the university and relevant authorities have your correct information, especially if you are working on Optional Practical Training (OPT) or STEM Extension OPT.
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Updating your home country address
As an international student at Penn State, you are required to report and update your home country address. This is because ISSA (your school's International Student and Scholar Advising office) is legally mandated to report your address and contact information to the government.
To update your home country address, follow these steps:
- Log in to your iStart account. You may need to use the Limited Services link to access your account.
- Navigate to 'Other Requests'.
- Select 'Home Country Address Update'.
- Enter your new home country address information.
Make sure to update your address within 10 days of any change. This requirement applies even after graduation, while you are on Optional Practical Training (OPT) or STEM Extension OPT. In such cases, you can report your new home country address by logging into iStart and selecting 'Employment Authorization Requests' > 'OPT Reporting form'.
Additionally, if you are working on campus, you must fill out a new W-4 form with your Penn State Employer whenever your address changes. If you are employed off-campus, remember that all employment must be authorized through ISSA.
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Updating your local US address
It is important to keep your local US address updated if you are an international student at Penn State. All students in F-1 and J-1 status, and their dependents, are required to report address information. ISSA is mandated by law to report your address and contact information to the government.
To update your local US address, follow these steps:
Before you begin
- Make sure you have your new address details readily available, including the effective date of your move.
- Keep in mind that you are responsible for updating both your home country address and your local US address.
- Note that you have 10 days from the date of your move to update your address information.
- Log in to your iStart account. You may need to use the Limited Services link to access your account.
- Once you are logged in, navigate to the following options: iStart > Other Requests > U.S. Local Address Update.
- Carefully input your new local US address details and submit the changes.
- Additionally, ISSA recommends that you also update your contact information in Account Management for comprehensive records.
Other important considerations:
- If you are employed on campus, remember to fill out a new W-4 form with your Penn State Employer.
- For off-campus employment, ensure you have authorization through ISSA.
- After graduation, if you are on Optional Practical Training (OPT) or STEM Extension OPT, continue to report any address changes within 10 days through the SEVP OPT Portal or the OPT Reporting form in iStart.
By following these steps, international students at Penn State can ensure their local US address is up-to-date and comply with the reporting requirements mandated by ISSA and the university.
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Filling out a new W-4 form with Penn State
To report a change of address as an international student at Penn State, you must update your address information in iStart within 10 days of the change. Log in to your iStart account and go to 'Other Requests' and then 'U.S. Local Address Update'.
If you are working on campus, you must also fill out a new W-4 form with your Penn State employer. The W-4 form is used to update your tax withholding information with your employer. While Pennsylvania does not have a form exactly like the federal W-4 form, as everyone pays the same flat tax rate, you may still need to fill out a new form if your tax situation has changed.
- Download the W-4 form: You can find the form online by searching for the "W-4 form" on the IRS website or Penn State's website.
- Fill out your personal information: Provide your full name, address, Social Security number, and other requested personal details.
- Calculate your allowances: Determine the number of allowances you are eligible for based on your marital status, number of dependents, and any other relevant factors. This will impact the amount of tax withheld from your paycheck.
- Indicate your tax withholding elections: Specify any additional amounts you want withheld from each paycheck or if you are claiming any tax treaty benefits.
- Sign and date the form: Read the form carefully and sign it to attest to the accuracy of the information provided.
- Submit the form to your Penn State employer: Provide the completed W-4 form to your campus employer, who will then adjust your tax withholding accordingly.
Remember to keep a copy of the completed form for your records. If you have any questions or concerns during the process, you can reach out to your campus Registrar's office or the Penn State Office of the University Registrar for assistance. Additionally, if you are an international student with F-1 or J-1 status, ensure that you also update your home country address in iStart, as required by law.
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Changing address via LionPATH
It is important that students at Penn State keep their address details up to date. International students in F-1 and J-1 status, and their dependents, are required to report address information. ISSA must report address and contact information to the government, so students must provide their home country address and their local US address.
To change your address via LionPATH, log in and go to the Student Services Centre. Here, you can review and update your address information. You can also change your ethnicity and race information via LionPATH. To do this, go to the 'My Information' section of the LionPATH Student Home Base and click on the 'Ethnicity' page.
If you are working on campus, you must also fill out a new W-4 form with your Penn State Employer after changing your address. All off-campus employment requires authorization through ISSA.
After graduation, if you are working on Optional Practical Training (OPT) or STEM Extension OPT, you must still report any address change within 10 days. You can do this via iStart > Employment Authorization Requests > OPT Reporting Form, or by updating your address through the SEVP OPT Portal.
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Frequently asked questions
You can report a change of address through iStart. Log in, then go to Other Requests > U.S. Local Address Update. You must report a change of address within 10 days of it occurring.
If you have an on-campus job, you must also fill out a new W-4 form for your Penn State employer.
Off-campus employment requires authorization through ISSA.
Yes, you are required to report and update both your home country address and your local U.S. address.
