Taxes & Legal Matters

Social Security Number & ITIN

What the SSN and ITIN are and what you will need them for.

All international students and scholars are required to file a U.S. (federal) tax return even if you do not have U.S. source income.

While at Yale you are expected to follow U.S. laws and Yale policies that govern a variety of daily life and academic activities.

It is important to become familiar with your legal rights and responsibilities in the U.S.

In most instances, accepting public benefits may put your legal status in the United States at risk and can create a bar to re-entry to the U.S.

If you receive a traffic ticket for a moving violation, or a parking ticket, it is helpful to know your rights.

Read information about common scams, and how to spot and avoid them.

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What the SSN and ITIN are and what you will need them for.

All international students and scholars are required to file a U.S. (federal) tax return even if you do not have U.S. source income.

While at Yale you are expected to follow U.S. laws and Yale policies that govern a variety of daily life and academic activities.

It is important to become familiar with your legal rights and responsibilities in the U.S.

In most instances, accepting public benefits may put your legal status in the United States at risk and can create a bar to re-entry to the U.S.

If you receive a traffic ticket for a moving violation, or a parking ticket, it is helpful to know your rights.

Read information about common scams, and how to spot and avoid them.