International Students, Scholars & Visitors

The University of Minnesota complies with State and Federal tax and immigration regulations as they pertain to international students, scholars, and visitors.

Tax Information

Claiming Form W-4 Allowances
Claiming Tax Treaty Benefits
Tax Treaty Countries
Substantial Presence Test
Scholarship and Fellowship Grants
FICA Exemption Rules
Tax Return Information

Employment Information

Coordinate Campus Checklist - NRA (pdf)
Alien Information Request Form (pdf)
I-9 Employment Authorization Requirements
Visa Options for Hiring International Visitors
Social Security Number Requirements
F-1 and J-1 Student Max Hours per Week (pdf)

Independent Contractors and Payees

Paying Nonresident Alien Contractors
ITIN - Individual Taxpayer ID Number
B/WB Honoraria and Expense Form (pdf)

Forms

IRS Form 8233 Exemption From Withholding (pdf)
IRS Form 8233 Instructions (pdf)
Tax Treaty Affidavits
IRS Form W-8BEN Certificate of Foreign Status (pdf)
IRS Form W-8BEN Instructions (pdf)
IRS Form W-7 Application for IRS Individual Tax ID Number (ITIN) (pdf)
Substantial Presence Worksheet (pdf)
IRS Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer ID and Certification (pdf)
Attachment to Form W-9 for Tax Treaty Benefits (pdf)
Request for Duplicate Form 1042-S (pdf)