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Filing U.S. Taxes for NRIs and International Students: A Guide
International students (F-1, J-1, M-1) must file Form 8843 annually; those with U.S. income file Form 1040-NR. State returns may…
F-1 FICA Tax Refund: Exemption Rules and How to Claim
F-1 students are generally exempt from FICA during their first five calendar years as nonresident aliens. If payroll withholds Social…
SSN vs ITIN for Non-Residents: Who Qualifies and Why It Matters
Choose SSN if authorized to work; choose ITIN if you must file U.S. taxes but aren’t SSN-eligible. SSN processing is…
Applying for an SSN as an F-1 Student or H-1B Worker
F-1 students (with CPT/OPT or on-campus jobs) and H-1B employees must apply in person with Form SS-5 and original documents.…
Canberra confirms slower third lane slows down student visa processing
From October 14, 2025, MD115 slows offshore Subclass 500 processing for providers nearing or exceeding allocations: 80% lowers priority, 100%…
Trump Defends Chinese Students in the U.S., Emphasizing Small Colleges
Trump urged admitting up to 600,000 Chinese students to shield smaller colleges, while 2025 federal policies strengthen visa vetting and…
Trump warns against cuts to foreign students amid visa crackdown
In late 2025 the president warned against steep cuts to international students, calling them vital to campus finances. Despite tightened…
Purdue Reports Historic Dip: Fewest International Freshmen Since 2008
Purdue’s fall 2025 class includes 525 international freshmen (5%), the lowest since 2004. A nearly 7% drop at West Lafayette…