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The process of becoming an F-1 or J-1 student occurs in the following steps: *Canadian citizens are exempt from obtaining an F-1/J-1 visa as they do not need an F-1/J-1 visa stamp in passport to enter the US in international student status. Required Documents For a list of required documents needed for the visa application,…

Updated 12/3/2023 A signed I-20/DS-2019 is not required to depart the U.S.; however, international students and scholars who are reentering the U.S. must ensure they have a valid travel signature on their I-20/DS-2019. Only Designated School Officials (F-1)/ Responsible Officers (J-1) at the Office of International Services are permitted to sign the I-20/DS-2019 for travel….

Updated 10/21/2020 F-1 and J-1 students and scholars in the U.S. are responsible for filing their federal and state taxes each year. OIS cannot advise on tax-related issues. Students and scholars can consult with one of the qualified tax professionals suggested below for individual assistance or self-file. Non-Resident Alien  Resident Alien Amended Returns When F…

Tax Treaties Some countries are eligible for varying amounts of income exemption from taxation under tax treaties between their home government and the United States. IRS Publication 901 lists current U.S. tax treaties. If a student or scholar needs to set up a tax treaty withholding exemption with an employer other than USC, they would…

1. When should I file my income tax return?2. What is GLACIER?3. What is Sprintax?4. I did not work this year. Do I need to file anything?5. I worked on- or off-campus this year. Must I file an income tax return?6. What should I put in item #10 on the 8843 that asks for me…

After successfully completing an academic program, F-1/J-1 students are given a grace period allowing them to remain in the U.S. for a specified time after a program of study, OPT, or Academic Training.  Travel and re-entry to the U.S. as an F-1/J-1 student during the grace period is not possible. Please review the following guidelines…

Updated 04/16/2024 International (F-1/J-1) students are required to enroll and complete a full course load each semester in order to maintain valid non-immigrant student status. There are only a few exceptions to the full-time enrollment requirement for the fall and spring semesters. Each exception (category) has its own criteria, which are outlined below. Quick Navigation RCL…

Off-campus employment authorization is available to J-1 students who are facing severe economic hardship due to an unforeseen change in their financial circumstances. Students wishing such authorization should consult with an J-1 advisor to submit the J-1 Student Employment Request form along with documentation of the unforeseen change in economic circumstances. OIS will evaluate the…

On-campus employment for F-1/J-1 international students is limited to 20 hours a week (part-time) during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours a week (full-time) during summer and university breaks. F-1/J-1 undergraduate and graduate degree students may begin on-campus employment at the beginning of their first semester at USC. F-1 students are permitted to…

F-1 and J-1 Students Cick Here to Subscribe The International Update (IU) is a weekly email newsletter provided by OIS to USC’s international community. In addition to USC international students, USC faculty, staff, alumni, international scholars and guests are welcome to subscribe to the newsletter. The IU informs subscribers of programs and activities of interest…