ITIN Documentation Requirements

RULE PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT

A new federal immigration rule has been published. The effective date is September 15.
The rule replaces Duration of Status (D/S) with fixed‑date admissions for student and exchange visitor visa holders in the U.S., and makes changes to regulations related to educational objectives, including requirements affecting transfers, changes of major, and changes of degree level.

End of Duration of Status and Changes to Academic Mobility | Zoom Meetings Every Wednesday and Thursday | August 12 - December 17
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. | Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.

An ITIN must be requested from the IRS only when:

Student is not employed,
Student does not have a social security number, and
Student must report income from taxable scholarships.

Many international student athletes on F-1 visas must complete the requirements to request an ITIN.

During tax season, students must meet with a Certified Acceptance Agent to prepare the required documents and complete form W-7.

If it is outside of tax season and you need to apply for an ITIN, you may submit the ITIN request letter in iNorthTX or meet with a Certified Acceptance Agent.