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.
• Travel Tips offers information to make your trip safer and easier.
• To find country specific information, travel alerts, and travel warnings, visit Travel.State.Gov. This U.S. government website includes such information as location of the U.S. embassy or consulate in the subject country, unusual immigration practices, health conditions, minor political disturbances, unusual currency and entry regulations, crime and security information, and drug penalties.
• 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

• Frequently Asked Questions on Social Security and Taxes

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.