Hello from your ISS team! We hope that you are doing well and finding joy in activities and friends during the colder months. Understand that the ISS office is here to support you during your time at Wake Forest.

During the spring semester, many international students are preparing for internships or post completion plans. Make sure you are reading all correspondence from our office as many work authorizations have strict deadlines.

ISS looks forward to helping you achieve your employment authorization goals.

-- Your ISS Team

Note the below dates/times that the ISS office will be closed up to March 2025. These dates/times are subject to change. We ask that you plan accordingly for any requests and/or processing.

• February 11 (8:30am-1pm) - Global Wake Forest meeting
• March 7 (all day) - ISS staff attending NCAIE conference
• March 10 (all day) - ISS professional development



For more information on OPT, visit HERE.

Processing times can take 90+ days.

All international students and scholars in the U.S., are legally REQUIRED to file a tax return if you worked in the U.S. or received a stipend, grant or allowance in 2024.

NOTE: Even if you didn't work or receive income in the U.S., you're still legally REQUIRED to file a Form 8843 with the IRS if you were a student or scholar in 2024.

TAX FILING DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2025



To assist in this process, ISS is partnering with Sprintax to simplify the tax filing process for international students and scholars. 

You will also have access to our Sprintax YouTube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/Sprintax/videos

Action Steps:

1. Register and follow the simple instructions online.
2. Complete the online questionnaire.
3. Enter the code WFU250F24 in the box on the 'Review your order' page.
4. Sprintax will prepare your tax return and even check if you are due a refund.

NOTE: ISS will cover the cost of filing a federal tax return and Form 8843 with Sprintax. Please note: If you also need to file a state tax return through Sprintax, you will be charged separately. 

If you have any questions, please email Sprintax at hello@sprintax.com or utilize their 24/7 live chat.

As a reminder, you MUST print, sign and mail your documents once you complete the preparation process in the Sprintax software.

Tax Preparation Sessions with WFU Tax Office

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FA8AC23A2F8CF8-54464468-taxpreparation#/

The ISS team are not tax professionals and cannot assist with any tax preparation. 

Students that are considered a resident for tax purposes cannot use Sprintax and should contact a tax professional. This IRS link provides details on enrolled agents and CPAs that can assist you. Below are some other referrals for tax specialists we've received from trusted immigration attorneys:

Keith Hyatt with Breslow Starling in Greensboro, NC

CliftonLarsonAllen in Charlotte, NC

GreerWalker in Charlotte, NC and Greenville, NC

Goldberg & Davis in Charlotte, NC

Looking to explore the city of Winston-Salem outside of the Wake Forest campus?

Explore the VisitWinstonSalem website for some ideas.