Updated 11/16/2023 Most international students and scholars are liable for taxation on any income earned in the United States (U.S.) from the beginning of their arrival in the U.S. Income can include: salary, scholarships, fellowships, money earned from U.S. mutual funds or U.S. bank accounts. Federal and State Taxes Taxes for the 2023 calendar year…
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OIS Processing Time: 10 business days Employment opportunities for J-1 Exchange Visitors are heavily restricted by the Department of State and they can only be employed (paid or unpaid) by their USC sponsoring academic department in the field indicated on their DS-2019. Additionally, Exchange Visitors must report to the Site of Activity (a USC based address)…
Adding a J-2 Dependent After Arrival in the U.S. OIS Processing Time: 10 business days An Exchange Visitor may be accompanied by his or her dependent(s) at any time. A J-2’s DS-2019 may be issued along with the J-1’s application or at a later time. OIS does not charge an additional fee to issue J-2 DS-2019s,…
As an Exchange Visitor, you’ll need a J-1 visa to enter the United States. To obtain a J-1 visa you must visit a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. It is not possible to obtain a visa from within the United States. It is important to note that U.S. Embassies have different visa application procedures for scheduling…
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…