1. NO INCOME?
FORM 8843
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LIFE

2. WHAT IS FORM 8843?
It is required by the U.S. government for specific nonresident aliens, including dependents of nonresident aliens. 01

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WHO NEEDS TO FILE FORM 8843?
If an individual meets ALL 3 of these qualifications, Form 8843 must be filed. 1.
Present in the US in the previous calendar year 2.
Nonresident alien 3.
Present under the
F-1,F-2, J-1, or J-2 status

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IF YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO FILE A FEDERAL TAX RETURN:
Form 8843 must be sent to the Department of Treasury.
IF YOU ARE FILING A FEDERAL TAX RETURN:
Attach Form 8843 to the back of your tax return.
HOW DO I FILE FORM 8843?

5. HELPFUL TIPS
FOR COMPLETING FORM 8843: 04

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1. SOCIAL SECURITY
If you do not have a Social Security Number or an ITIN Number, leave the field "Your U.S. taxpayer identification number" blank.

7. 2. PART I: GENERAL INFORMATION06
2. PART I: GENERAL INFORMATION
CBP Travel History Website:
i94.cbp.dhs.gov

8. 3. PART II: TEACHERS AND TRAINEES07
3. PART II: TEACHERS AND TRAINEES
To be completed by J-1 scholars and their dependents ONLY

9. To be completed by F-1 and J-1 students and their dependents ONLY08
4. PART III: STUDENTS
To be completed by F-1 and J-1 students and their dependents ONLY

10. Parts IV and V should NOT be be completed!09
5. PART IV & V
Parts IV and V should NOT be be completed!

11. 10 YOU'RE ALMOST DONE! PRINT, SIGN, & DATE FORM 8843
Make a copy for your records.
MAIL TO:
Department of Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Center
Austin, TX
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
us at isl.uga.edu or visit us at 210A Memorial Hall