RESOURCES
VISAS/IMMIGRATION
Applying for a Nonimmigrant Visa gives general information and tips for success (including dealing with visa denials), and lists Automatic Visa Revalidation countries.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Case Status and Processing Times
- Form AR-11 is used to report a change of address.
U.S. Department Of State
- Student visa section tells about student visa policies and regulations.
- Education USA offers visa application and other information.
- Canada/Mexico visa renewal tells how to apply for a new or renewed visa from these countries.
- Worldwide embassy/consulate listing gives you contact information for the U.S. embassy or consulate nearest you, so you can check on its F-1 visa application procedures.
- Directory of foreign consular offices shows the U.S. locations of your country’s embassy or consulate.
Canadian and Mexican embassies, for their entry requirements.
Social Security/Taxes
U.S. Social Security Administration
- Employer Responsibilities When Hiring Foreign Workers explains to employers how to report wages for an employee still waiting for a Social Security number.
- Application for a Social Security Card: comprehensive instructions to download
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
- U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens (Publication 519) PDF
- Tax Topics for Foreign Students and Scholars PDF
- U.S. Tax Treaties, Publication 901 describes tax treaties and their benefits. PDF
- Information on the United States-Canada Income Tax Treaty, Publication 597 PDF offers tax treaty particulars for Canadian citizens.
- IRS Volunteer Quick Reference Guide PDF lists countries that have tax treaties with the U.S. It also offers helpful worksheets.
- Form 1040NR-EZ PDF , U.S. Income Tax Return for Certain Nonresident Aliens With No Dependents.
- Form 1040NR PDF , U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return.
Other Sources
- Tax Information Chart, offered by Salem State College, may help you determine which form(s) to file.
- Tax Laws and Filing Requirements is an overview from the U. of Michigan.
