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  • Welcome to the Office of International Students and Scholars

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    This site contains important information, documents, surveys, etc. for international students, research scholars and visiting faculty at Manhattan College.

  • Announcements

  • Important Documents

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      Obtaining Your F-1 or J-1 Visa Folder
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      This folder contains information and documents relating to an initial application for an F-1 and J-1 visa.  Included is information on the I-901 SEVIS fee and tips on how to ace the visa interview.

      I-901 Form is to be completed and submitted to the American Consulate either by mail or electronically prior to making an appointment for an F-1 student visa interview.

      Instructions for Paying the SEVIS fee details how to pay the I-901 SEVIS fee.

      Applying for your US Visa describes the visa interview process and offers suggestions on how to get the best result.

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      F-1 Regulations on Full-time Study Folder
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      F-1 Extension of Study Time Folder
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      Employment Folder
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      Handbook for International Students 2022 - 2023 File

      This handbook contains information for international students on F-1 and J-1 visas relating to banking, health care, immigration, employment, and acclimation to the United States. 

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      SEVIS for Beginners Folder
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      Handbook for J-1 Professors and Scholars 2022 - 2023 File

      This handbook is for J-1 professors, research scholars and short-term scholars.  It gives valuable information about the J-1 program, its regulations, responsibilities of J-1 participants and J-2 dependents.  

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      Welcome Brochure - exchange visitor program File

      This brochure in produced by the State Department and gives basic information on the J-1 exchange visitor program. 

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      Taxes for Beginners Folder
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      This folder contains articles on the income tax regulations as they relate to F-1 and J-1 students and scholars.  They are updated for the tax year 2022. 

      Taxes for Beginners I: Introduction to U.S. Income Tax Regulations article gives the F-1 and J-1 student an overview of  their tax responsibilities.

      Taxes for Beginners II: What's New for Tax Year 2022? article details all of the changes to the income tax regulations and procedures as they apply for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars.

      Taxes for Beginners III: Common Mistakes When Reporting Income article details the most common mistakes made by F-1 and J-1 students and scholars when filing income tax returns.

      Taxes for Beginners IV: Social Security (FICA) and Medicare Withholding article and the one that follows are about incorrectly withheld Social Security (FICA) and Medicare Tax from earnings (wages), and how to get the money refunded to you.

      Taxes for Beginners V: Procedures for Claiming Refund of Social Security Tax  article and the previous one are about incorrectly withheld Social Security (FICA) and Medicare Tax from earnings (wages), and how to get the money refunded to you. 

      Taxes for Beginners VI: Non-Resident Tax Basics sheet lists general tax information, filing addresses and online resources for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars.  A valuable resource!!!

      Taxes for Beginners VII: How to obtain a refund of Incorrectly withheld Social Security and Medicare taxes

      Taxes for Beginners VIII: How to Complete Form 8843 document gives instructions on how to complete Form 8843 for both F-1 and J-1 students, scholars and faculty, as well as J-2 dependents.