The information provided below is intended to help international scholars and employees acclimate to life in the U.S. Be sure to review this information for recommendations about housing, visas, U.S. culture and more.
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ISSS maintains a list of referred immigration attorneys.
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS issues ITINs to individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but who do not have, and are not eligible to obtain, a Social Security number (SSN) from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
If you have a dependent who is ineligible for a social security number but needs a tax identification number, please review the information here.
Additional information may be available at the Philadelphia IRS Office [(215) 861-1225] which is located at 600 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19106. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact ISSS immediately if you have been arrested as there can be serious immigration consequences.
Click here for information on Visa Overstay and Unlawful Presence