ISSO COVID-19 Hub
During this global health crisis, Columbia University and the ISSO are committed to supporting our international students and scholars. Go to the ISSO COVID-19 Hub for ISSO operations, FAQs, updates and resources.
NEWS
Tax-Filing Information
Federal and State Tax Deadlines Extended until July 15
If you were physically in the U.S. in F or J status anytime between January 1 - December 31, 2019 you will be required to send at least one form to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), even if you had no income. Although US. income tax law is complex, we provide resources and tax workshops to demystify the process and help you comply with your federal (and possibly) state tax obligations.
Proclamation Bans Entry of Certain Students and Researchers from China
On May 29, 2020, the President issued a Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers from the People’s Republic of China. The proclamation is effective at 12:00 pm EDT on June 1, 2020, and is to remain in effect until terminated by the President. Read more here.
Presidential Proclamation Suspends Entry to the US from Brazil
This proclamation, predicated on the risk of transmitting novel coronavirus, suspends the entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of all aliens who were physically present within the Federative Republic of Brazil during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry. Read more.
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