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IRS Form 8843

Instructions for F-1 and J-1 students (and F-2 and J-2 dependents) to complete the form and submit it to the IRS

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Form 8843: General Information

What is the form?

Form 8843 identifies you as a nonresident and prevents any income from abroad from being taxed.

Who must file?

Any international student, with or without income, who is a nonresident for tax purposes
F-2 and J-2 dependents

Access the form online.

You can fill the form online, but you need access to a printer so you can print and mail the form.�

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Name: Enter your name as it is written on your Social Security Card, or use passport if you do not have an SSN.

Taxpayer ID #: Enter Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) if you have one. If you do not have one, enter “N/A”

*Address in country of residence: Enter your address or parents’ address in your home country.

*Address in the US: Give the address where you currently live in US, or most recent US address if you have returned home.

*Only complete address sections if you will not file Form 1040-NR

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Part 1. General Information�All F and J visa holders must complete this section.

1a. Visa type and date you first entered the US with your F or J visa

1b. If you changed your visa type within the US, enter your new visa status here

2. Country of citizenship

3a. Countrie(s) that have issued you a passport

3b. Passport number

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Part 1. General Information�(Continued)

4a. Give exact number of days you were physically present in the US each calendar year.

Do not count days of entry or departure.

Don’t remember? Look up travel dates at https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/history-search

4b. Give exact number of days you were physically in US in your current visa status. (Probably same # as 4a)

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F-2 and J-2 Dependents: You are finished after filling Part 1! Proceed to slide 14 (Print and Sign the form).

F-1 and J-1 Students Proceed to next section(s).

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Part 2. Students: Skip this section!

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Part III. Students

9. Enter PSU’s address and phone # as written here.

10. Program information as written here.

11. Enter your visa type for each calendar year you were present in the US.

12. Count each calendar year from #11. If it is greater than 5, check Yes. *If you check Yes, you may be considered a resident for tax purposes and do not need to submit Form 8843.

Part 3. Students:

Complete this section!

Portland State University PO Box 751 Portland, OR 97207 503-725-4094

PSU Office of International Student and Scholars Services 615 SW Harrison St Portland, OR 97201

(Advisor Name) ; 503-725-4094

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Part III. Students�(Continued)

13. During the previous year, did you apply to become a permanent resident of the US?

14. If “Yes” to #13, explain. (For example, applied for a Green Card, etc.)

Part 3. Students:

Complete this section!

Portland State University PO Box 751 Portland, OR 97207 503-725-4094

PSU Office of International Student and Scholars Services 615 SW Harrison St Portland, OR 97201

(Advisor Name) ; 503-725-4094

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Parts 4 & 5. Skip these.

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Print and sign the form

Sign with blue or black ink and date at the bottom of Page 2.
Make a copy of the form to keep for your records.
Students can sign for F-2/J-2 dependents younger than 18 years old

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Mail the form

If you are filing a Form 1040-NR (for income tax), attach Form 8843 to it. Mail the forms to the address in your tax return instructions.
If you are filing only Form 8843 (no income), mail the form to the following address:

Department of the Treasury�Internal Revenue Service Center�Austin, TX 73301-0215

You need to physically mail the form. There is no option to submit it online or by email.