Announcements for February 24 to March 2 2012 Announcements for February 24 to March 2 2012 Announcements for February 24 to March 2 2012

Announcements for February 24 to March 2 2012 Reminder, WEDNESDAY, Immigration Attorney coming to UAHuntsville  Immigration Attorney, Elaine Kimbrell with David Ware and Associates, will present a "Beyond OPT" presentation on Wednesday, February 29 in Salmon Library Media Room 111 starting promptly at 2:00pm. Walk-in advising hours will be cancelled on February 29 to accommodate the workshop. The presentation will provide a quick summary of work sponsorship options (both temporary and permanent) including the basic qualifications and processing issues for each visa type as well as some current hot topics/trends in immigration law that are relevant to the students and workers in the U.S.  This is a wonderful opportunity!  Off campus employment workshops - two NEW dates announced follow the link to register:  http://tinyurl.com/6lo6kkj  All workshops will be in SALMON LIBRARY MEDIA ROOM 111 - please use this link to reserve a spot and email visahelp@uah.edu if you have any questions.  Priority deadline for students completing degree requirements in May wishing to apply for OPT is already past (February 6 2012)! When you register using the google DOCUMENT (mandatory) you will receive a confirmation email 2 days prior to the workshop - if there are less than 5 students registered the ISSO may cancel and reschedule the workshop to accommodate more students. Graduate and Undergraduate Degree Applications- don't be late Click here to see deadlines and fees  TAX Assistance - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY If you were physically present in the U.S. any day in the year 2011, you will need to complete a tax form 8843 for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Students and their dependent spouses/children who have not worked in the U.S. in the tax year 2011 or who have earned less than $3800 in taxable income or scholarships ONLY need to complete the tax form 8843 and mail it to the IRS by April 17, 2012. Please refer to the attached form 8843 and instructions for individuals with NO TAX LIABILITY to complete this required form. Again, a completed form 8843 is all that an F1, F2, J1, or J2 student or scholar will need to complete if they have no tax liability. Once again the College of Business Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honor Society to offer FREE tax assistance to the UAHuntsville students and community who received more than $3800 in income or scholarships and likely have a tax liability.  The tax form 8843 must be completed using the instructions attached for students with a tax liability IN ADDITION TO OTHER FEDERAL AND STATE TAX FORMS. The UAH tax assistance program (VITA) will help you for FREE to complete the CORRECT 2011 tax forms. F and J students should in general, not complete tax forms using "TURBO TAX" like software advertised for U.S. Citizen Taxpayers who complete a 1040 form. 2012 tax assistance dates: appointments are available at 10am, 11am, 12noon and 1pm ONLY Saturday, March 3 Saturday, March 10 Saturday, March 17 Saturday, March 31 Saturday, April 7 Saturday, April 14 International students and scholars MUST make an appointment by emailing tax@uah.eduwith the specific date and time you would like to schedule an appointment as well as your first and last name and a phone number where you can be reached. You must attach your completed 8843 to the email to ensure that we can determine your tax residency status PRIOR to the scheduled tax appointment. As a reminder, you MUST bring the documents below to your tax appointment: -Copies of ALL federal and state tax forms filed in previous tax years -I-20 or DS-2019, I-94 card and passport (bring all passports used to enter the U.S.) -Photocopies of the I-20, visa, I-94 card, and passport photo page -Completed 8843 document -Current W-2 (statement of income) as well as evidence of SCHOLARSHIPS *Remember all UAHuntsville employees can download their W-2 from their BANNER account under the EMPLOYEE tab.* -A blank check, or evidence of your bank routing number & account number. In addition, if any of the documents below were mailed to you bring them to the tax appointment: -1042-S (statement of treaty benefit, scholarship, or fellowship) -1099-G (the state tax refund statement for the prior year) -1099-MISC (miscellaneous income) -1099-INT (statement of simple bank interest on a savings account) -1099-DIV (statement of dividends and distributions) -1098-T (statement of tuition paid) This form is not required for non-resident tax filing.  ATTACHMENTS IN PDF: Non resident FAQs 8843 Instructions Tax Liable 2011 8843 Instructions NO tax liability 2011 Form 8843 tax liable STUDENTS 2011 Form 8843 Tax Liable SCHOLARS 2011 Form 8843 no liability STUDENTS 2011 Form 8843 no liability SCHOLARS 2011 Tax Return Mailing Instructions 2011     Campus EVENTS: http://www.uah.edu/events/all Thank you, Mona, Sabrina, and Reva International Student and Scholar Office