July 30, 2012 St. John’s University Fulbright Preacademic Orientation

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To Do Pre-Academic Site Report your arrival online- urrent_grantees.html urrent_grantees.html Contact your academic site about housing Academic Site Report to your International Student Office - meet your FSA and pick up your check Meet your AA and go over your Student Report together to choose your classes AND submit your academic registration to IIE Report your new permanent address online Read Fulbright Website and upload required documents Understand U.S. tax responsibilities - apply for an ITIN Review ASPE/Seven Corners Health Benefit Plan AND find a doctor Go to the Bursars Office (Billing Office) with your TOA to verify 3rd party billing Network -Attend International Student Orientation, ListServ, Enrichment Seminars

U.S. Tax Filing Obligations All J-1 exchange visitors must report information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) while in the U.S. Depending on your sources of funding and employment (when approved) in the U.S., you will need to apply for an identification number – either a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for U.S. tax filing purposes. Fulbrighters who will not earn income in the U.S. and do not receive funding through U.S. sources do not need to apply for an SSN or ITIN, but are required to file a Statement for Exempt Individuals (IRS Form 8843). If you have U.S. source income to report to the IRS, your Fulbright advisor will you about applying for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and filing your U.S. tax forms.

ASPE Health Benefit Plan Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges Sign up for MyPlan Active through your grant dates Effective only in the US Find a doctor in the network Contact Information: Coverage Details No Pre-existing Conditions Emergency Dental Only Some Vaccinations Covered Co-payment : $15 Medication : $5

Resources SSO STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER (IIE/LASPAU/AMIDEAST) Fulbright Grant Funding Legal Documents Travel Info /Signature Original Transcripts Report Work Authorization J-2 Visa Process Dependents Working Authorization Academic Training GRANTAX-IIE, LASPAU FSA FOREIGN STUDENT ADVISOR (International Student Office) Campus Involvement Student Advisor Meet People Cultural Exchange Report Dependents GRANTAX-AMIDEAST Local Info – cell phones, banking, events, transportation, etc. AA ACADEMIC ADVISOR (Department) Student Report Registration Academic Support

212 (e): Two-Year Home Residency Requirement Objective: You are expected to return to your home country to share the skills and knowledge that you acquired in the U.S. Requirement: Consequently, you must be physically present in your home country for a total of two years prior to applying for an immigrant visa. Additional Information:

Work Authorization As a Fulbrighter, you are expected to be fully engaged in your approved academic and cultural exchange program as outlined in your Fulbright grant documents. You must receive prior authorization from your Fulbright advisor before seeking employment. Working without prior authorization will jeopardize your Fulbright grant. Program Policies & Stipend Reduction: your Fulbright stipend may be reduced by any earned income. policies vary from country to country. If approved, work hours are limited to: 20 hours a week during the academic year. 40 hours a week during official academic breaks.