International Students, Scholars and Visitors

Information and resources for international students, scholars, and visitors, covering topics such as tax information, employment authorization, I-9 verification, and other relevant policies and forms.

Information on how nonresident foreign national employees can claim U.S. residency for tax purposes, with a focus on the substantial presence test and the green card test.

Information on the tax implications and definitions of scholarships, fellowships, and grants for nonresident foreign nationals, including distinctions between different types of financial aid, tax withholding rates, and residency tests for IRS purposes.

Guidelines on Social Security and Medicare (FICA) tax exemptions for nonresident foreign nationals holding specific temporary visas, such as F-1, J-1, M-1, and Q-1, and details on the conditions under which these exemptions apply and who is not eligible.

Information about the procedures and tax implications for compensating nonresident foreign nationals.

Information on applying for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for federal tax purposes.