Students on OPT are required to report any change to your address or your OPT employment within 10 days of the change. You can report through the IUP International Student Portal. Please also submit a copy of your EAD (Employment Authorization Document – OPT card) through the portal as soon as you receive it.
You have 90 days from the start date listed on the EAD to begin OPT employment. Failure to report OPT employment can result in automatic termination of F1 status.
Once you submit your update, OIE will review, contact you with any questions, update your SEVIS record, and if appropriate send an I-20 update within 10 business days.
If you decide to end OPT early and return home or if you are approved for change of status, you must communicate with the OIE to update your SEVIS record. Please contact your International Student and Scholar Advisor and copy intl-education@iup.edu if you need assistance accessing the portal or have any questions regarding OPT and F1 status.