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International

TA

Information

Tim Randall

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  • Name
  • Country

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  • What’s a fact about your country that most people don’t know?

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Introductions

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Your visa stamp

In your passport

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You need it to ENTER the U.S.

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It’s OK if it expires while you are in the U.S.

You can only renew your visa outside the US

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Your I-20

Your end date will be shortened if you finish earlier

When you’re asked for an end date for HR I-9 this is the date to use (not your visa stamp)

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Your I-94

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov

Check your I-94 EVERY time you enter the U.S.

If there are errors, then let us know

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Jobs & Employment

US Government takes this really seriously!

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  • 20 hours per week ON-CAMPUS only (total hours worked)
  • On-campus & Boise State is your employer (like TA)
  • On-campus & directly serving students (ex dining services)

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  • Off-campus internships/research must be pre-approved by our office (and may not be possible with a TA during the semester unless required for your degree)

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boisestate.edu/global-iss/employment

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SSN: Social Security Number

  • Do our check-in form (should have received an email from ISS)

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  • We’ll provide a letter

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  • Print out that letter and go to SSN Office in Boise with your documents

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  • Bring receipt to HR with your I-20, I-94 and passport (I-9 process)

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  • SSN is a number connected to your identity - keep it safe

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boisestate.edu/global-iss/employment

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Taxes

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In the U.S. each individual must file a tax return

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In the U.S. this year? You have to file (but not until April 2025)

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  • Federal tax return & Idaho State Tax return

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If you have a job on campus, taxes will be taken out of your paycheck

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Expect to pay 10-15% in taxes

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Taxes

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Tax Reporting Office at Boise State University

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  • May get emails about a “Calculus” record
  • Tax Treaty (may reduce taxes)

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We partner with a Tax Return software (Sprintax) - April time

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  • Small fee to help with return
  • Be careful about other software designed for U.S. Citizens (Turbo Tax etc)

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Website: boisestate.edu/global-iss/current

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Email ISS at internationalinfo@boisestate.edu

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Phone ISS at (208) 426-3652 for a quick question

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Contact ISS to schedule an appointment

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Tim Randall – International Student Services Coordinator

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Ruth Prince – Director, International Student & Scholar Services

Questions or Need Help?

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International Student Panel