ISSOnews

2016 Tax Return: Must mail by April 18, 2017

If you were physically in the U.S. in F or J status anytime between January 1 - December 31, 2016 (even one day!) you're required to send at least one form to the U.S. tax agency IRS (Internal Revenue Service), even if you had no income. We provide resources for you to comply with your federal and state tax obligations.
 
The last of three Tax Workshops is on Friday, March 31. Can’t make it? You can see a webinar of the workshop, broken into short segments by topic. Read about the basics of the U.S. Tax System and Filing Your Nonresident Tax Return with Sprintax. When you log into Sprintax from our webpage, your federal forms are free. You will need to use your UNI and password to access Sprintax and create an account.

If this is your final term, make sure you are informed about deadlines attendant to your May 17^th completion date. Plan ahead! Check our Final Term Reminders page for information, and things to keep in mind, including:

• Leaving the U.S. before the end of your “grace period” (60 days for F-1. 30 days for J-1)
• Applying for permission to work under F-1 Post-Completion OPT or J-1 Academic Training
• Transferring your SEVIS record to another school if you will be continuing your studies elsewhere
• Extending your I-20 or DS-2019 for more time needed in your current program or to begin a new program

The ISSO switched to a new international case management software, called Compass, during spring break week. You will now be able to make requests for most of the things you need, such as OPT or an extension, online with a secure upload for the required documents. Always follow the particular application instructions from the ISSO website to login to Compass and submit your request.

The Office of University Life brings you StorySpace@Columbia, which “brings together storytellers from across the university to share phenomenal and personal stories in an intimate evening event. This spring, members of our community will share their stories of BELONGING.” 

The Global Poets Series is a celebration through poetry of our diverse global community at Columbia, and is co-sponsored by the School of General Studies, the International Students and Scholars Office, the School of the Arts, and Columbia College. This event features Sholeh Wolpe & Yuyutsu Sharma.