Are You a New U.S. Taxpayer? Should You File a Tax Return?
I am new to working and paying taxes in the U.S. - why should I file a tax return? Who can get a tax refund? What is my status? Am I a Resident or Nonresident Alien? Answers to these questions and much more are in this document. (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.)
Can Immigrants Get Unemployment Compensation?
Which immigrant groups can get state unemployment compensation? Which groups can get federal unemployment? Read this document for answers to these questions and much more. (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.)
La Elegibilidad de los Inmigrantes para Cobrar Desempleo
Página informativa para trabajadores - Spanish/Español version of Can Immigrants Get Unemployment Compensation? (Note that this is a Microsoft Word document - You must have Microsoft Word on your computer to open this document.)
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
Do you know your immigration status? Do you know how to get a green card? Do you know how to get an I.D. or driver's license? Do you know how to get public benefits? Read this booklet for answers to these questions and much more. Also in Spanish/Español
What is the Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)?
What is an ITIN? What is an ITIN used for? Who needs an ITIN? How do I know if I need one? Can I use an ITIN to get work? Read this document for answers to these questions and more. This information also available in more than 50 other languages.
Working in the United States
Not only are many foreigners are interested in working in the U.S., the U.S. also welcomes skilled foreign workers. However, foreigners need to obtain permission to work here. There are different employment categories and the requirements for each category are different. Read this for information on Non-immigrant Workers, Permanent Workers and Other Workers.