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Can a refugee apply for a student visa and be allowed to travel in the United States?
If you are a refugee in a country that is not your home country (for example, you are a Syrian refugee in Turkey), and you wish to study in another country (such as the United States), you would typically need to apply for a student visa (e.g., F-1 v...
Can US Citizen or green card holder sponsor my education, and can I apply for a student loan as a F1 visa holder?
You may be able to apply for private student loans from U.S. financial institutions. However, these often require a co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with good credit. The terms and availability of private loans can vary, so it's...
Can I work while on an F1 visa?
F1 visa holders can work on-campus up to 20 hours per week during the school term and full-time during breaks. Under certain circumstances, a student can apply for off-campus employment with USCIS approval.
Can I bring my family with me on an F1 visa?
F1 students have the option to bring their spouse and children (under 21) on F2 visas. Importantly, F2 dependents are not allowed to work. Those holding F2 visas can take part-time courses at an SEVP-certified institution, including vocational or rec...
How can I maintain my F1 visa status?
To maintain your student visa, you should:Ensure that you are enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution approved by the immigration authorities.Attend classes regularly and make satisfactory academic progress as per your institution’s...
What is the tax filing deadline?
Tax filing deadline is on April 1st of each year.
I earned no income in the US, do I need to file a tax return?
Yes. You must file a form 8843 with IRS before the deadline. Form 8843 is not an income tax return – it’s a statement required by the U.S. government for certain nonresident aliens who are in the US on F-1, J-1, F-2 or J-2 visas for purposes of the s...
I am a student visa holder, and my employer deducted Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes. Do I need to pay these taxes?
The Internal Revenue Code grants an exemption from social security and Medicare taxes to nonimmigrant students in F-1 status. The exemption period of the F-1 visa is five years from the date of their arrival in the US.
I am a student visa holder. Am I a nonresident alien for tax purposes or resident?
You will be considered a United States resident for tax purposes if you meet the substantial presence test for the calendar year. To meet this test, you must be physically present in the United States (U.S.) on at least:31 days during the curren...
Is there any min. US source income limit to file taxes in the US?
Yes, there is a minimum income threshold. Single filers (under 65) must file if their gross income is at least $12,950. Married couples filing jointly (both under 65) must file if their gross income is at least $25,900.These thr...
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