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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 2:56am On Jan 04, 2016

LUCAS99:
You are a United States resident for tax purposes if you meet either the green card test or the substantial presence test for the calendar year (January 1-December 31)

Most F-1 students who have resided in the United States for 3 years or more will generally qualify to file tax as United States residents by virtue of the substantial presence test

I have resided in the United States for almost four years so I filed my taxes last year as a United States resident because of the substantial presence test

I will also file my taxes this year as a United States resident.

Please refer to the links below for more details
https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/Determining-Alien-Tax-Status
https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/Substantial-Presence-Test

Did you read the part that talks about exempt individuals?
..and you've been in the US for at least 5 years on F1

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 4:00am On Jan 03, 2016

slimmy05:
They should stop sending it to International Students then. The chances of any average earner getting audited is slim, if not a lot of indians would be paying dearly now. That being said, I am filling for it..

It's a probability thing...just like some people claim fake dependents and get away with it as well..Some don't however.

BTW the link is https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p519.pdf (pg 30) for 2014 tax year.

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 2:11am On Jan 03, 2016

slimmy05:
So far, they've been getting it, so what case would warrant not getting it?

US tax residents are eligible for a lot of deductions (in addition to the general personal exemption that everybody gets) that non-residents are not eligible for. Itemized deductions are among things non-residents can claim; givings (e.g. tithes/offerings) etc.
A way you'll know that is, a typical F-1 student in the US who has been here for less than 5 years files using 1040-NR. Tax residents use 1040 or 1040-EZ depending on some other factors.
Note that being resident for tax purposes is different from being a US permanent resident. There are tests that can determine which one you fall into. Those are on IRS website. Most F-1 students will not qualify as resident for tax purposes. And the fact that your school sends 1098-T to you does not mean you can claim that as educational credit.

That being said, if you file your return wrongly, you'll most likely get your return. Just hope you don't get audited in the next 2 to 6 years or they will go back and check your past returns, and you'll have to pay back with interest.

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 1:43am On Jan 03, 2016

slimmy05:
He has work authorization (economic hardship) and works off campus.

Oh okay.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 1:41am On Jan 03, 2016

slimmy05:
You should get above 1k. When you get the educational tax credit (Form 1098-T)

Most international students cannot claim educational tax credit except you're filing as a resident for tax purposes,US citizen or PR.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 1:31am On Jan 03, 2016

LUCAS99:
Did you work last year? If yes your employer will send you your W-2 by January 31 to file your taxes.

Last year I filed my taxes using my Form 1098-T from my school and my Form W-2 from my employer. I got about $2000+ in tax refund.

And this was from working on campus I guess. Are you sure you filed correctly..

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 9:50pm On Dec 25, 2015

dickoflife:
Wats gre about? Maths?

https://www.nairaland.com/1832477/how-achieve-high-scores-gre

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 5:59pm On Dec 24, 2015

dickoflife:
Hi, please educate me. I want to take gre, is it necessary? I already did toefle... My major na mass comm.

Totally up to you..If it's not required for your course, you probably don't need it. Has several advantages though if you take it and you get good scores. One advantage is it'll increase your chances of getting funding if you apply to the right schools. Also, think about if you decide before it expires in five years you want to go into something IT,Engineering,Accounting etc. ..you can still use the same scores to apply to any university to want. Basically it opens more opportunities IF you get good scores.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 5:20pm On Dec 24, 2015

slimmy05:
are you in Houston?

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 9:50pm On Dec 23, 2015

warriboy21:
like i said..if u hv us licence u can get 240dolls for 6months...n sometimes it depends on d car...some newer models hv higher insurance...like my last insuraance i paid was 75/month..ie state farm insurance..but now dat i got us licence de r offering 50dolas/month but i priced it.because i want 40 or lower .de sed no that de dont price in d us..(rubbish )..so im quiting for a new company dis month end...

der r so many insurance company..just google

Look for insurance agents around you with ability to shop from lots of companies-and yes you can get $40 for liability insurance depending on your vehicle year/mileage,your age,marital status,driving record etc. Full coverage will cost you more than that(you probably don't want that yet).

Education › Re: .. by biikeys(m): 2:46am On Dec 23, 2015

https://www.nairaland.com/2557843/general-u.s.a-student-visa-enquiries-part

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 10:50pm On Dec 20, 2015

GboyegaD:
I still dey till next week before I go naija ooo.

Oh Okay

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 2:56am On Dec 20, 2015

GboyegaD:
Did you read his response to the questions he was asked? There is a place of grace just as there is that of preparation as well. Many people returned as soon as they got a date after their first denial and were issued their visa.

How naija bro?

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 6:22pm On Dec 16, 2015

dickoflife:
I already have that plan all I am saying is I am open to change. US earnings I am not familiar with. If it were Europe I have experience with that. What I am looking at is after my masters would job openings in that sector translate to high pay? Would I be better advised to move to another field similar to mine? What I am aiming for is a long term plan so in 15 years from now I won't regret a 'well mapped out plan'.

The pay issue comes after getting a job. Most non-STEM jobs are very very competitive since you're applying alongside many other Americans. If you are a US resident or citizen, that puts you in a 'better' position. But if not, it may be really hard getting a job after graduation;and a 'high' paying one...this not taking into account if you would need employment visa(H-1B) sponsorship which is another tough one for non-STEM majors.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 9:54pm On Dec 14, 2015

bigfrancis21:
I don't even know what i'm doing for this Christmas. Maybe i'll hang out at my aunt's and later with my friends before they go to Brazil. I'm graduating this Saturday. Got an exam today and another on Wednesday. Not feeling the graduation vibe, maybe because of my exams. Got exam chills.

Good luck.Hope you got a job already..

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 8:10pm On Dec 04, 2015

electronic:
My people, please any anybody with experience about Texas school system mostly for PHD/Msc in EE as regarding their funding scenario for international student. I want to add a school in Texas to my app list. but men they quite similar. not sure which school is GA/TA friendly am like 4.0/5 cgpa no GRE yet sha... any info would help...

Your GRE score will obviously determine to a large extent what schools you can get into. But you can check the following out:

UT Austin-top
UT Dallas, UT Arlington-mid
Texas tech-safe

With a PhD application, you will most likely get funding in any of those. MSc will depend on faculty funding/Professor...

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 2:23am On Dec 03, 2015

marshal02:
okay Mr ........, Your visa has been approved. (magic words) . My brothers and sisters, I didn't hear the remaining ooh. I don't even know the day she said I should go and collect my visa. I go sha collect am.
Not a single document was asked or hard questions .. The favor of God was just upon me yesterday.
Started making my school preparations already. The passion of the students in my school is amazing.. I am already a part of the team.
Go Crimson.

There is nothing God cannot do if you just believe . Ciao.

Congrats. What area of EE are you planning to specialize in?

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 7:55pm On Dec 02, 2015

bigfrancis21:
Some people may not need a lawyer but in most cases students often need to find a lawyer to represent them, especially in tough cases.

@ lordoftherings As a student who fell out of status, you usually don't need a lawyer except you engaged in stuff you're not supposed to engage in..like unauthorized work among others; and you think that might result in not getting approved. However, you need to make a convincing case to USCIS. Check online for sample letters

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 5:42pm On Nov 24, 2015

awe2015:
Fellow nairalanders, which bank is the best in terms of banking while in USA I'm using Gtbank with their token and Firstbank...any further advice Cos I'll be leaving soon!

That will depend on your location. Just remember 'big' banks typically have charges-for account maintenance(if you don't always have some cash in the account), returned checks, ATM, overdraft etc. Smaller banks waive a lot of those and have lot of affiliation within themselves. That might be a good place for you to start.

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Manchester City Vs Liverpool (1 - 4) On 21st November 2015 by biikeys(m): 8:25pm On Nov 21, 2015

Klopp sure knows how to beat big teams!

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Real Madrid Vs Barcelona (0 - 4) On 21st November 2015 by biikeys(m): 8:07pm On Nov 21, 2015

The slaughter is complete

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Real Madrid Vs Barcelona (0 - 4) On 21st November 2015 by biikeys(m): 7:59pm On Nov 21, 2015

RAKITIC:
#prayforrealmadrid

lol...now they're kicking legs

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Real Madrid Vs Barcelona (0 - 4) On 21st November 2015 by biikeys(m): 7:50pm On Nov 21, 2015

Back to drawing board..

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Real Madrid Vs Barcelona (0 - 4) On 21st November 2015 by biikeys(m): 7:45pm On Nov 21, 2015

Ayonbobo:
Barcelona has two stadia, Nou Camp for match and Santiago Bernabeu for training.

lol

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Real Madrid Vs Barcelona (0 - 4) On 21st November 2015 by biikeys(m): 7:28pm On Nov 21, 2015

Finished!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Real Madrid Vs Barcelona (0 - 4) On 21st November 2015 by biikeys(m): 6:56pm On Nov 21, 2015

Goal!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Real Madrid Vs Barcelona (0 - 4) On 21st November 2015 by biikeys(m): 6:31pm On Nov 21, 2015

Did Sergi Roberto just make a 'messi' move..

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Chelsea Vs Norwich (1 - 0) On 21st November 2015 by biikeys(m): 6:03pm On Nov 21, 2015

Dqueenzy:
It's about time we shut up our haters.may it continue like this nd even better

Enjoy your victory...next game will tell

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 4:23pm On Nov 21, 2015

Mikkyphaton:
alright I get. Thank you

Location shouldn't be a deterrent here. You can find very good schools in virtually every state. Some areas might not be as popular or even lively in terms of social life, but considering the fact that you're going to be studying..that might be a good thing.

Look for schools that fit your profile and have offer some form of financial aid..go from there!

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 5:47pm On Nov 16, 2015

topejohnson72:
I told the VO I was going to Ohio when I went for my interview but unfortunately, I can't take a flight to Ohio because it will cost around 412k and I can get a flight to New York, JFK, for around 200k ( a difference of 212k) and then rake a taxi from JFK new York to Ohio which is my final destination. However, my family of 3 will be makin this trip, which means a huge difference of around 636k
Can we take the flight to JFK, then heads to Ohio by taxi ?
Won't we have issues at the POE ?
Thanks

You mean by bus? Greyhound? It will probably take you at least 12 hours depending on what part of Ohio you're going to.
If you choose to go ahead with that, get a proof of reservation or payment before flying in case questions come up at the POE.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by biikeys(m): 6:30am On Nov 10, 2015

topejohnson72:
Pls anyone who can help with a 2 bedroom apartment in Baltimore Maryland for around 700$. Pls anyone can assist?

2-bed for $700? in Baltimore? Why not add a few more hundred dollars...say around $1K. You wanna avoid some areas of Baltimore. Craigslist/rent.com/apartmentguide.com should do the trick, but be sure to check the crime stats around whichever area you choose.

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