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Fulbright Pre-academic Orientation

Fulbright Pre-academic Orientation. preacademicprograms@iie.org.

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Fulbright Pre-academic Orientation

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  1. Fulbright Pre-academic Orientation preacademicprograms@iie.org

  2. Fulbright MapThe Fulbright Program, an international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government, is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.

  3. Before You Leave Your Home Country… • Pre-Academic English Terms of Appointment (TOA) • Email contact on TOA for information on • Transportation from airport to university • Housing arrangements/options Check!

  4. Pre-Academic Program Terms of Appointment • Main Points: • Check Personal Information • Financial Terms • Health Benefit Plan • Travel Policies • Housing Arrangements • Program Policies

  5. To Do: • Pre-Academic Site • Report your arrival online- http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/current_arrival.html#1 • Choose your correct administrating agency! • Documents you need: • Copy of DS-2019 • Copy of J-1visa • Copy of I-94 card • Do this within 10 days of program start date! *N number (Sevis ID) is on your DS-2019 • Upload other necessary documents • Proof of Full-Time Enrollment • Release of Health-Related Info. * LASPAU and AMIDEAST grantees – look for email with further instructions • Print Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) card • Contact your academic site about housing

  6. To Do (continued): • Academic Site • Report to your International Student Office- meet your FSA and pick up your check • Meet your AA and go over you 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/SSN • Review ASPE/Seven Corners Health Benefit Plan AND find a doctor: http://usdos.sevencorners.com • Go to the Bursars Office (Billing Office) with your TOA to verify 3rd party billing • Network – Attend International Student Orientation, ListServ, Enrichment Seminars

  7. Documents for Reporting Arrival DS- 2019 J-1 visa I-94 Card

  8. ASPE Health Benefit Plan Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges • Sign up for MyPlan http://usdos.sevencorners.com/myplan/ • Active through your grant dates • Effective only in the US • Find a doctor in the network Contact Information: 800-461-0430 aspeinfo@sevencorners.com

  9. Resources

  10. 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 email you about applying for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and filing your U.S. tax forms. • More information: http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/current_tax_info.html • LASPAU and AMIDEAST grantees should contact their administrating agency

  11. 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.

  12. 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: http://j1visa.state.gov/

  13. Networking Opportunities Please Join: https://alumni.state.gov

  14. IIE Contact Information • Fulbright Short-Term Pre-academic Programs • Institute of International Education English and Preacademic Programs Foreign Fulbright Programs Division 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 • preacademicprograms@iie.org • (212) 984 - 5343

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