Lekel:

@Elpieda,
Thanks for your post on taxes!! That was brilliantly written.

Do you mind answering this - What's the issue with filing as a Resident alien for tax purposes before 5 years in the US on F-1 visa? I'll really appreciate hearing more from you.

davidylan:

That would be fraud. You would be claiming tax breaks that are only available to residents/citizens.

deevick246:



Davidylan,

You are doing a great job here bros. Can we chat on YIM?. I guess we have already added eachother on YIM.

davidylan:

That would be fraud. You would be claiming tax breaks that are only available to residents/citizens.

Lekel:

@Davidylan, Is that still the case if am married to a citizen or Permanent resident?

Apologies for not be very clear with the earlier post.

Lekel:

I called IRS today and after over a 1-hour wait, and having to answer tons of questions, I was able to confirm that: though I am regarded as non-resident based on the under-5-year rule, I can actually file as Resident for Tax Purposes as I'm filing jointly with my spouse who's a Legal Permanent Residence. All I simply need to do is to include a statement saying am opting to file as such.

Thanks

OzReal:

@ davidylan, Elpeida et al, here's my issue/concern:

I got a form 1098T stating how much I paid in fees for 2011, now here's the thing: I have not been able to get an employment so far(omo the thing hard no be small), therefore I have not worked or paid any income taxes. How does this apply to me, am I supposed to still fill taxes? and if yes, how do I go about it?

N.B: the 1098T is still with me.

rowlandoo:

@house ,
@Davidlan


I was awarded a scholarship giving me 50% off tuition incuding boarding and food , book as well , but the school also allow forst year student internation to stay off campus if they want to , so now my question is if i decided to stay off campus will my scholarship fund that is meant for boarding and food be added to my tuitioin or how can make use of that fund that is going to be to my benefit , cos am planning to stay off campus .

i patiently wait for your Perusal

davidylan:



Unlike naija, that money isnt going to you so you're better off staying in student housing already paid for by your scholarship.

c.fours:

depends on the type of scholarship. students in many schools get their room and board fin-aid/scholarship money in cash if they move off campus. especially if the scholarship is covering room and board rather than strictly tuition.

most typically put it towards their tuition or otherwise use it for shopping

c.fours:

depends on the type of scholarship. students in many schools get their room and board fin-aid/scholarship money in cash if they move off campus. especially if the scholarship is covering room and board rather than strictly tuition.

most typically put it towards their tuition or otherwise use it for shopping

davidylan:

Keep it for your records. You dont have any taxes to file since you didnt have employment.

Can2012:

People help ooo.

Is it that everybody on the US and Canada threads have all of the ridiculous amounts that the schools and consulates are looking for? I know we aren't all Adenuga's children and plenty people would have been in my shoes in the past who ae currently abroad.

Guys I need to leave for either US or Canada this year but lack all of that money that is required. If there's anybody who can help with information on scholarships and sponsorship, please HELP me.

davidylan:

the time taken to type the above exhibition of pathological laziness and intellectual dhimmitude = time required to do your own research.

Can2012:

People help ooo.

Is it that everybody on the US and Canada threads have all of the ridiculous amounts that the schools and consulates are looking for? I know we aren't all Adenuga's children and plenty people would have been in my shoes in the past who ae currently abroad.

Guys I need to leave for either US or Canada this year but lack all of that money that is required. If there's anybody who can help with information on scholarships and sponsorship, please HELP me.

davidylan:

the time taken to type the above exhibition of pathological laziness and intellectual dhimmitude = time required to do your own research.

Kay-Dee:

Have you applied to any school for admission and scholarship ? You can always get information about scholarships and financial aid from the school's and departmental website (use the www.). Its okay to ask questions but you have to do your basic homework first, if you're having a problem with a complex problem, then come back and ask for tips and advice.

Can2012:

Thank you for your response (imperiouxxx on the other thread too). I've been on this issue for more than a year now and also have a lot of correspondence with a good number of schools. Gained admission to some schools last year but none with good enough scholarship. I decided to take a chance even with all the comments on the Student visa thread against poor finance, to cut a long story short = Visa denied.

It's possible I'm looking in all the wrong places and that's why I decided to register and make the request. Just want to believe there must have been someone else in my shoes in the past. I actually gave up on this whole US dream after the last denial but truth be told, seeing my friend leave this country for masters in Wales and another for the US (I introduced him to the student's visa thread and he's an active poster on there) woke me back up and he raised my spirit to make me believe it can be done.

I'm not asking for anybody's father's money, just information if there is any to be given. The things you guys suggested, I've done in the past and already started again.
I couldn't take the GMAT because of funds but been saving and I hope to register by the end of this month.
By the time everything falls into place according to my calculations, all deadlines for fall would have long passed in every school (a lot have passed already).

I'm still pressing on and also ask AGAIN if any one has any information, please share. If it's all to sacred to be shared, too bad then. It'll all work out in the end, that much I know.
Thank you for your response.

moroh:

Bro, there is nothing sacred about it. Since march 2010, I have been sending mails. Believe me, I have sent tons of mails to professors requesting to work in their labs. And believe me my grades, GRE and TOEFL scores are tops but I still got rejects. I finally got two acceptances and they were as a result of mailing, mailing and mailing. I believe imperiouxx when he says he has sent over 600 mails. The professors just don't reply but u'v got to persevere. No one can do ur research for you. Hang in there, it will be well. Regards.