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Foreign Nationals
(Non US citizens or non
Here is some helpful information for you:
Entering the
US VISIT
There are new
Immigration
Procedure
As a guest in the
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Make two copies of all your
documents. Leave one set of copies at home and pack the other set in your
luggage, separate from the originals.
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Carry your travel documents with you
on the plane. You will not have access to any checked baggage until after you
clear immigration!
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Always keep your property close to
you, especially in crowded places like airports, bus terminals, and train stations.
Make sure that you keep all valuables - camera, wallet, passport, documents,
and money with you at all times. Do not let luggage out of your sight!
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Stay alert and aware of your
surroundings. Try to avoid uncomfortable situations. There are some people, who
will recognize you as a visitor and try to exploit you, (but you'll find many
more pleasant Americans than dangerous ones)!
So WELCOME to the
Types of Jobs
you can do:
Resort Work
Resorts provide many summer jobs
and some winter jobs.
The most common jobs in resorts are
waiter or waitress, dishwasher, chambermaid or other hotel work.
Hotel Work
Hotel work is similar to resort
work, and the jobs are often low-level.
Most are for chambermaids, but
there are also positions as bellboys and valets, at the front desk, in the
hotel laundry, in restaurant facilities, hotel maintenance, etc.
The salaries
for most of the jobs are lower as you are expected to improve your wages by
earning tips.
Restaurant
Work
Restaurant work is easy to find.
Expensive restaurants have greater competition for jobs, which usually offer
better salaries and larger tips. In coffee shops and diners, counterpersons or
wait staff are needed. Large restaurants need busboys to clear the tables,
kitchen and dishwashing staff.
Most restaurant jobs are found by
walking in and speaking to the restaurant manager.
Department
Stores
The American department store
offers a variety of employment opportunities. The most common job is sales
assistant, helping customers or working the cash registers. Large department
stores are open six or seven days a week and many are open in the evenings.
This will enable you to arrange a fairly flexible working schedule.
Supermarkets have high staff demands for workers. Most openings are for
cashiers, stock clerk, and sales assistant.
The best way to find these jobs is
to walk in with your Resume and ask to see the manager.
Temporary
Office Work
Many offices take on help for
a short period of time. If you have special office skills such as typing or
computer skills, your changes of being hired are good.
Commission Sales
These are jobs with income
based partly or entirely on the amount of goods you sell. Be very careful about
these jobs, because you are not guaranteed income, but if you are extremely
outgoing, have sales experience, and are willing to work long hours, you may be
successful and earn good money.
Theme Parks
Security Guard
Business establishments,
construction sites, apartment houses, and many other locations require someone
on the premises to deter petty theft and vandalism. This work is easy but slow.
Check in the Yellow Pages under "Guards" or "Security" or
in the classified advertisement section of the newspapers.
National Parks
Jobs in the National Parks
may interest you, not so much for the jobs themselves, but for the opportunity
to live in some of the most beautiful and remote areas of the
Get more information at: www.us-national-parks.net
.
Your J-1 visa does not allow you to do the
following jobs:
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Au
pair/ nanny/ babysitting/ domestic labor
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Camp
counselor
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Medical,
veterinary, pharmaceutical services or any job that requires direct patient
contact or
dispensing
of medication
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Teacher
or coach
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Crew
member on ships or airplanes, or as pilots
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Sales jobs involving purchasing sales merchandise to
resell (e.g. door-to-door sales).
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Employment through staffing/placement agencies
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Adult
Industry Jobs
How to Find Better or Second Job
Tips on Researching Employers
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Always make it clear that you can
legally work in the
- If you are applying for a specific vacancy that has been advertised be sure to follow their instructions as to how to apply for the position. Most employers will require from you a copy of your resume and cover letter to be forwarded to them by post, fax or email.
- The best way to find a job is to walk in with your Resume and ask to see the manager.
Resources for Researching Employers:
You are
authorized to stay in the U.S. 25 days after the ending date of the program for
the purpose of domestic travel within the
Participants who remain after
the 25-day period without proper authorization are subject to arrest and
deportation. In addition, violation of immigration regulations may seriously
jeopardize the possibility of obtaining any type of
It is difficult to extend
your stay in the
When you join this program,
you do so with the agreement that you would leave the
However
they are some ways to extend your stay in
Obtaining a Social Security Number
In order to work
legally in the
You should
find the nearest Social Security Office by calling toll-free 1-800-772-1213 or by visiting the
social security web side http://www.ssa.gov. When
applying for a Social Security Number, you will need to provide an address so
that the Social Security card can be mailed to you.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
In general, it can take anywhere from 2
weeks to three months to receive your card.
The following are ways to speed this
process along:
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Apply for your Social
Security Card at your local office. In some cases, offices in smaller
towns will have fewer applicants and will, therefore, process your application
more rapidly
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When you apply for a
Social Security Card, be sure to ask the officer for a “receipt/proof of
application.” This is helpful if your employer is hesitant to pay you
without a card.
YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A PAYCHECK EVEN IF YOUR CARD HAS NOT YET
ARRIVED!
We encourage you to
call Social Security (1-800-772-1213) about 10-15 business days after you have
applied to check the status of your application. Please note that the S.S.A.
will not give you the number over the phone due to new regulations. If Social Security does not have a record of
your application, you may need to re-apply. However, please wait for their
indication that you must do this. If you apply more than once, and the
Social Security Administration receives both versions of your application, they
will not issue you a card.
What
You Have to Pay:
As a foreign student working in the
You do pay:
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Federal Income Taxes
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State Income Taxes
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City Income Taxes
In the
States and cities may charge extra income tax according to local laws.
State income taxes are approximately 5 to 8 percent. If applicable, state and
local income taxes will be withheld from your paycheck. Ask your employer about
the local tax situation. You may be able to claim a refund for a portion of
these taxes at the end of the year.
You MUST pay
Please make sure that these taxes are being withheld from your
paycheck.
You do not pay:
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Social Security &
Medicare Tax (FICA)
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Federal Unemployment Tax
(FUTA)
You must have the Social Security card and number, but you are exempt from paying Social Security, Medicare and Federal Unemployment tax. Sometimes, employers make a mistake and withhold these taxes. You can tell if this happened by looking at your pay slip (the paper with your wage details). If you do see any deductions under the word "FICA" or "FUTA", the employer has made a mistake
You must let your employer know whether you are a
resident or a nonresident alien so your employer can withhold the correct
amount of tax from your wages.
If you are a nonresident alien you must
fill Form W–4, establishing that your
compensation is subject to graduated withholding at the same rates as resident
aliens or U.S. citizens.
If you are a resident alien and you receive income
other than wages (such as dividends and royalties) from sources within the
United States, you may file Form W–9 or similar statement with the withholding
agent (generally, the payer of the income) so the agent will not withhold tax
on the income at the 30% (or lower treaty) rate. If you receive this type of
income as a nonresident alien, file Form W–8BEN with the withholding agent so
that the agent will withhold tax at the 30% (or lower treaty) rate. However, if
the income is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business, file Form
W–8ECI instead
Form W-4
On your first day of work
your employer will ask you to complete a W-4 form (Employee's Withholding
Allowance Certificate). This will help ensure that you are not over-taxed. Your
employer will use the information on this form to determine how much tax should
be withheld from your paycheck.
If you do not fill out your
W-4 form properly, you may have to pay more tax money in the future. You have
to complete a new W-4 form if you change your employer or have more than one
job.
Please note that you are classified as a "non-resident
alien." Therefore, the instructions shown on the W-4 form do not
apply. Here's how to fill out the W-4 form:
1.
Check only "Single" marital status
on line 3 (even if you are married or divorced).
2.
Claim only Zero (none) withholding allowance
on line 5
3.
Do not claim "Exempt" withholding
status on line 7
Form W-2
At the end of the calendar
year, your employer will send you a W-2 form, detailing your total wages and
the amount of each tax that was withheld. The employer will send the W-2 to
your address in your home country. You must receive a W-2 form from each of
your employers - be sure that you give your home address to all employers so
they can send you this form. If you have not received your forms by February
15, you should contact your employer(s) for replacement(s).
How to Calculate Your Approximately Tax Refund
You can calculate approximately how much tax refund you can get back, following the next easy steps:
Figure 2 – 2003 Tax Table
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displayed in the current screen.
If the amount is between $0 trough $4,999: Please
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If the amount is between $5,000 trough $13,999: Please click the
link to view the image
If the amount is between $14,000 trough $22,999: Please click the link to view the image
This
is the approximately amount that you can got back from the Federal Tax
Please note that this is approximately amount of your refund.
The tax amount that you owe will be different for Tax Year 2004
Do You
Need to File Tax Returns?
If you are any of the following, you must file a return.
1.
A nonresident alien individual engaged
or considered to be engaged in a trade or business in the United States during the Year. (But
see the Note
below.)
You must file even if:
a.
Your income did not come from a trade
or business conducted in the United States,
b.
You have no income from U.S. sources,
or
c.
Your income is exempt from income tax.
2.
A nonresident alien individual not
engaged in a trade or business in the United States with U.S. income on which the
tax liability was not satisfied by the withholding of tax at the source.
3.
A representative or agent responsible
for filing the return of an individual described in (1) or (2).
4.
A fiduciary for a nonresident alien
estate or trust.
If you were a nonresident alien student, teacher, or trainee who was
temporarily present in the United States under an “F,”
“J,” “M,” or “Q” visa, you must file Income Tax Return only if you have
income that is subject to tax, such as wages, tips, scholarship and fellowship
grants, dividends, etc.
You must also file if you want to:
1.
Claim a refund of over-withheld or
overpaid tax, or
2.
Claim the benefit of any deductions or
credits. For example, if you have no U.S. business activities but have income
from real property that you choose to treat as effectively connected income,
you must timely file a true and accurate return to take any allowable
deductions against that income.
Even if you have left the United States and filed a Form
1040–C, U.S. Departing Alien Income Tax Return, on departure, you still must
file an annual U.S. income tax return. If you are married and both you and your
spouse are required to file, you must each file a separate
return.
However, as a foreign student who was working in the U.S, you are legally required to file a tax return, even though you will already have returned home.
At
the beginning of the year (in January or February) you will receive a W-2 form
from your
The standard deadline for filing tax return forms is April 15.
The earlier you file your tax returns, the sooner you will
receive your refund.
You can use the help from some companies in Bulgaria to prepare
your Individual Income Tax Return and LOSE A LOT OF YOUR MONEY AND TIME or:
1. Make sure you give the employer your permanent home address, so the W-2 Form will get to you! We recommend you to give our address to your employer, so we can directly receive your W-2 Form and prepare your tax return on time. If you receive the W-2 Form at your home address you can send it to us by mail, fax it to us or scanned and e-mail it to us.
2. Fill the attached form and mailed to us or bring it in person (you can pay cash) along with money order for the appropriate amount usually of $45.00 (see How Much Does it Cost)
3. Call us, or e-mail us to ask questions that you have
4. We will prepare your Individual Income Tax Return immediately after receiving your W-2 Form and mailed out as soon as possible so you can get your refund faster.
5. We will send you a letter or e-mail with information about:
o When your Tax Return was filled and mailed out
o How much is the Amount of your tax return
o When you can expect to receive this Amount.
Receiving your Tax Refund Amount
You
are going to receive your tax refund directly from IRS (Internal Revenue
Service)
You
have two choices:
1. The most convenient and easy way
is DIRECT DEPOSIT TO YOUR ACCOUNT.
Direct
deposit can be made only in checking or saving account at a US Bank.
Why use Direct Deposit of Refund:
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You
get your refund fast
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Payment
is more secure – there is no check to get lost
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More
convenient – No trip to the bank to deposit your check
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No
Bank Charges.
We recommend you to open Free Checking
Account in the Local Bank. Most of the local banks offer a Free Checking
Account. Leave some money ($50 - $100) in the account when you go back home to
your Country, so the Bank will keep your account open. Do not close the
Checking account even if you don’t plan to come back in
2. Government check payable to your
Name
In this case you are going to receive a
Government check payable to you and send it directly to you. You can deposit
this check in to your bank in your home country or you can cash it when you
come back to
Please check the expiration date of the
check.
Figure 3 – Sample Check
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I have had
all of my documents stolen/ lost. What do I do?
If you have not already
applied for a Social Security card you will need to do the following:
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Contact your Consulate/Embassy in the
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Travel outside of the
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To receive a new I-94 card, you may
travel outside the
If you have already applied
for a Social Security card you will need to do the following:
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Contact your Consulate/Embassy in the
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You will NOT need a new J-1 Visa
unless you are planning to leave and re-enter the
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For a replacement Social Security
card, please contact the nearest Social Security office and apply for a
replacement card, using your old SS number.
I have been
arrested. What do I do?
When you are in the
VERY IMPORTANT: you
have the right to be represented by a lawyer, which may be provided to you if
you cannot hire one for yourself. You are entitled to be released from jail
upon posting of a bail bond (money paid to ensure that you will report for
trial) set by the court while you await trial. You are entitled to a fair and
speedy trial conducted according to all the rules of evidence and court
procedures.
Above all, you are
presumed innocent, until otherwise proven guilty. You do not have to prove your
innocence, but rather the prosecution must prove your guilt.
In most cases, you
should not answer any questions regarding charges until you have had the
opportunity to talk to a lawyer. Most civil cases do not warrant receiving a
free Public Defender, but a community or social service organization (Legal Aid
Society) can be helpful in providing/locating a reasonably priced attorney. If
you are charged in a Criminal case, you will be appointed a Public Defender (usually
one will be appointed during the first days in jail or upon posting the bail
bond).
If you are not able
to post your bail bond, there are usually bails bondsmen located near jails or Police
Departments that can assist you with this. Bail bondsmen charge a small fee for
their services. They will require you to pay a small percentage (about 10%) of
the total amount of the bail bond set by the court. The bail bondsman will pay
the remaining amount. Once you appear in court for your hearing, the bail will
be returned to you.
My employer
won't give me my last paycheck. How can you help me?
In this case you should contact us,
so we can get more details about the situation. How much money is due to you?
Do you have proof/documentation of the hours worked that you haven't been paid
for? Do you have contact details of your employer (i.e. name of company, name
of supervisor, contact phone/fax number)? We will get back to you after we
follow up on the information you provide us.
I am having
problems with my landlord. He or she is overcharging us, will not give us our
security deposit back, threw us out, etc.
You should contact the local Chamber
of Commerce or Department of Housing in this city. Additionally, your employer
may be able to assist with advice. Please keep copies of anything you have paid
(receipts, lease, etc.). You also may wish to consult an attorney, if you
cannot solve the problem yourself
The Social
Security office told me I have to wait up to 10 weeks to get my Social Security
card. What can I do?
In general, it can take anywhere from 2
weeks to three months to receive your card.
The following are ways to speed this
process along:
-
Apply for your Social
Security Card at your local office. In some cases, offices in smaller
towns will have fewer applicants and will, therefore, process your application
more rapidly
-
When you apply for a
Social Security Card, be sure to ask the officer for a “receipt/ proof of
application.” This is helpful if your employer is hesitant to pay you
without a card.
If you have any other question, you can call us at
(917) 826-6832 or e-mail us at
helpus@MyTaxReturnUSA.com
, we will be happy to help you
Which Taxes We Can Return for You, and How Much Does it Cost?
Which Taxes We Can
Return for You?
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The
most of your Federal Income Taxes that you pay,
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The
most of your State and Local Taxes that you pay,
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The
Full Refund of FICA Taxes Withheld and paid in Error.
If social security or Medicare taxes were withheld
in error from pay that is not subject to these taxes, contact the employer who
withheld the taxes for a refund. If you are unable to get a full refund of the
amount from your employer. We can file a claim for refund with the Internal
Revenue Service on your behalf.
This will cost you an additional $25.00 and we’re
going to need the following documentation from you:
·
A copy of
your Form W–2 to prove the amount of social security and Medicare taxes
withheld.
·
A copy of
your visa.
·
USCIS Form
I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record).
·
If you have
an F-1 visa, Form I-20.
·
If you have a
J-1 visa, Form IAP-66 or Form DS-2019.
·
If you are engaged
in optional practical training, Form I-766 or Form I-688B.
·
A statement
from your employer indicating the amount of the reimbursement your employer
provided and the amount of the credit or refund your employer claimed or you
authorized your employer to claim. If you cannot obtain this statement from
your employer, you must provide this information on your own statement and explain why you are not attaching a
statement from your employer or on Form 8316 claiming your employer will not
issue the refund.
Prices For Tax Year 2004:
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Basic Return
Package - $45.00
(Includes:
Federal Nonresident Tax Return Forms and One Nonresident State Tax Return)
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For any
Additional State Tax Return - add $15.00 (if you work in more than one state)
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Only Federal
Tax Return (Form 1040NR) - $35.00 (If
you don’t need State Tax Return)
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Return of FICA
Tax (Social Security & Medicare Taxes) – add $25.00
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Sales of Stocks
& Bonds add $15.00 (if appreciable)
Please call us today at (917) 826-6832, or e-mail us at admin@mytaxreturnUSA.com to find out
if you are eligible for new client discount & for free consultation.
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Income Tax Interview for Non-resident Aliens Year
2004
1. First Name and Middle Name Initial:
__________________________________________
2. Last Name:
_____________________________________________________________
3. Social Security Number: ___________________________________________________
4. Present Address:
_________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. Mailing Address Outside the United States (if different from above) __________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
6. Give address in the country where you are permanent resident
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
7. Your Filing Status: ____Single,
or ____ Married
8. Date of Birth
_____________________________________________________________
9. Your e-mail address (optional)
_______________________________________________
10. Your occupation in the United States
__________________________________________
(Student on J-1 Work & Travel Visa, Student at a
Researcher/Scholar
in the
11. Number of W-2 Forms you expect to receive ___________________________________
(One
W-2 Form from each employer)
12. What country issued your passport?
__________________________________________
13. Were you ever a
14. Give the Purpose of your visit to
the
_______________________________________________________________________
15. Type of entry Visa
________________________________________________________
Program
type ___________________________________________________________
And
current nonimmigrant status _____________________________________________
16. Date you entered the
17. Did you give up your permanent residence as an immigrant in the
18. Are you currently at a US University/College in the
19. If student/scholar – name of College/University
__________________________________
20. In which US state did you work
______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
21. Dates you entered and left the
_______________________________________________________________________
22. Give number of days you were present in the
2003
____________, and 2004 _____________________
23. Did you file a US Income tax
return for any year before 2004? ____________________
If
“YES” give the latest year ____________________________
24. During 2004, did you apply for, or take any affirmative steps to apply
for lawful permanent resident status ____________________, If “YES” please
explain ___________________
_______________________________________________________________________
25.
How do you want to receive your tax refund (if
any):
1. With check mailed to you at your home address
2. With check mailed to address in
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
3.
With
Direct Deposit to your bank account in
Please give us the correct information
·
Bank Name
________________________________________________
·
Bank Routing Number (nine
digits) _______________________________
The routing number must be
nine digits. The first two digits must be 01 through 12 or 21 through 32.
Otherwise, the direct deposit will be rejected
·
Bank Account Number
_________________________________________
·
Type of Account (checking
or saving) ______________________________
Please check with your financial institution (Bank)
to make sure your direct deposit will be accepted and to get the correct
routing and account numbers. The IRS and our company is not responsible for
a lost refund if you enter any wrong account information
Under Penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this
information and to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct
and accurate. Declaration of tax prepare (other than taxpayer) is based on all
information of which preparer has any knowledge.
Your Signature:
___________________________
Print Your Name: _____________________________________ Date: _________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Please fill-in,
sign and mail this form along with Money Order or Check for the appropriate
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