How to Check Your U.S. Entry and Exit Dates - I-94 Travel History Record
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How to Check Your U.S. Entry and Exit Dates (I-94 Travel History Record)

Your official U.S. entry and exit dates can be checked online using the CBP I-94 website. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) maintains these records for the past five years, which are essential for filing your tax return (1040NR), completing the Substantial Presence Test, and managing visa/Green Card applications.
非境内居住者之外侨如何在报税季前取得个人纳税识别号码?
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非境内居住者之外侨如何在报税季前取得个人纳税识别号码?

非境内居住之外侨必须申报美国税务文件,以符合美国国税局的规定。 当准备填写年终所得税申报表时,请务必备妥您的纳税人识别号码资料。 简而言之,纳税人识别号码有两种:社会安全号码(SSN)与个人纳税识别号码(ITIN)。 如果不符合申请社会安全号码的资格,但又有报税义务,则需申请个人纳税识别号码。本文将说明如何在报税季前取得个人纳税识别号码。   为什么我没有资格申请社会安全号码? 一般而言,若未获美国国土安全部(DHS)授权在美国工作,则没有资格申请社会安全号码。 符合申请社会安全号码资格的非境内居住之外侨包括: 获准在校内外工作的 F-1 学生 F-1 博士生 经担保单位批准取得工作许可的 J-1 学生 经美国公民及移民服务局批准取得工作许可的 J-2…
Forms W-2 and 1099 for international students and nonresidents
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Everything nonresidents need to know about the W-2 and 1099 forms

Every year, nonresidents and international students who have earned an income in the US will receive a W-2 form from their employer - outlining wage and salary information. In addition, you may also receive a form 1099 detailing different types of income received during the year e.g., self-employed income, interest on bank accounts, stocks bonds or dividends.