New International Student Orientation

1. New International Student Orientation Lewis Starkey International Tax Specialist University of Oklahoma Payroll & Employee Services 905 Asp Ave, Room 244 405-325-5563 lcstarkey@ou.edu ohr@ou.edu

2. Obtaining Student Employment • https://jobs.ou.edu lists available student jobs • To see listings, click>“Search Listings”>“Student” job • Student jobs are open to currently enrolled OU students.  • No access to computer? Require assistance? Go to Employment and Compensation Services from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Monday – Friday at 905 Asp Avenue, NEL Building, Room 205, Norman, OK, 73019.  • Questions? Email ohr@ou.edu or call 405-325-1826.

3. Student Employment Basics • Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum 12 credit hours and work <20 hours per week. • Graduate students must be enrolled in a minimum 9 credit hours and work <20 hours per week. • Graduate students with a graduate assistantship must be enrolled in a minimum 5 credit hours and work <20 hours per week. • Refer to ISS website for specific information on full-time enrollment requirements. • International students must present their original I-20 and I-94 indicating eligibility for employment. • You must obtain a social security number from the Social Security Administration. See ISS for information and support. • Short-term exchange students must request first permission to work from Education Abroad. • Student employment appointments are considered temporary. You will not be eligible for unemployment compensation or other employment benefits. • Student employees are covered by workers’ compensation insurance in the event of an on-the-job accident or injury.

4. First Day of Work. Get ready for the paperwork! What should I bring? • Passport, visa, I-94 • I-20 or DS2019 • Social Security Number • International new hire packet available on HR website (link here).

5. Tax Treaties • If you are a “nonresident for tax purposes,” you may qualify for a tax treaty based on your country of citizenship. • You will not qualify for a tax treaty until you have a SSN (Social Security Number) or ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number). • You must sign the tax treaty each year. • Amounts of the tax treaty benefit vary from country to country.

6. FICA Tax Exemption • “Nonresidents” for tax purposes qualify for a FICA tax exemption. • F-1 students: first 5 years of US presence. • J-1 students: first 2 years of US presence. • Residents for tax purposes may qualify for a student FICA exemption based on enrollment. • Undergraduate = minimum enrollment: 6 hours fall/spring semester, 3 hours in summer semester • Graduate = 5 hours in fall/spring semester,3 hours in summer semester

7. PAYDAY What are all these deductions from my paycheck? Gross Pay The total amount of money earned before any deductions are made. Net Pay The amount left after all deductions are taken out of the gross pay.

9. Paycheck Calculation

10. Questions? • Visit the Office of Human Resources • M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  • 905 Asp Avenue, NEL Building Room 205 • Email ohr@ou.edu • Call 405-325-1826