On Sept. 14, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts indefinitely postponing the effective date of the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule intended to establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure that would impact students and scholars on F-1 and J-1 visas, and other academic restrictions specifically for F-1 students. ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ is monitoring this case and any further developments, and we will continue to provide updates as appropriate.
Foreign National Tax Team
For international students/scholars/employees receiving source income from ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ (including wages and fellowship/scholarship funds).
OISS collaborates with the Foreign National Tax Team within to ensure ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ international students and scholars employed by ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ or those receiving other source income in the form of scholarship/fellowship funds from NU are provided necessary information and comply with U.S. tax laws.
Please note that the Foreign National Tax Team is not part of OISS. Additionally, OISS is not authorized to answer any tax-related questions or provide individual tax advice.
The Foreign National Tax Team can assist with :
- Questions about ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ payroll
- Questions about tax treaties
- Taxation questions about ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ issued payments
- Questions or potential discrepancies with tax forms (1042-S or W-2) issued by ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½
- Any issues or needed assistance with FNIS
The Foreign National Tax Team CANNOT assist with:
- Completing any tax forms
- Providing tax advice
- Questions about 1098-T forms which are issued by the Student Finance Department
Learn MoreView more information on ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½'s Human Resources website at |
Questions?Send email to fntax@northwestern.edu. |
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