The following message was distributed to CalArts International Students from the Office of International Students and Programs
Online Classes Begin Monday, March 23
CalArts announced that remote learning is extended through the spring 2020 semester. What this means to F-1 visa status:
- You can continue your courses online from anywhere in the world and keep your F-1 status, which means you can count the spring 2020 semester towards your eligibility for CPT/OPT, etc.
- We recommend you to continue the courses online instead of withdrawing from the courses or getting incomplete grades so that you can maintain your F-1 status.
- Please fill out a modified address form for international students by March 27 for your SEVIS status.
- You can travel internationally during the spring semester and summer as an F-1 student. Please check the current travel ban and restrictions.
- If your F-1 visa in your passport is expired you will need to renew it outside of the U.S. if you travel. Please watch out for consular service suspensions.
- Travel signature on your I-20 is good for one year. If you need a new one please email us so we can ship a new I-20 to you.
- Please watch out for new announcements at NAFSA website. Many requests have been made to DHS related to
- OPT application, unemployment
- I-20 and travel signatures, etc.
Updates and Important Forms
NAFSA Updates
CalArts COVID-19 Related Updates
CalArts International Travel Form
International Student Current Address Form
Residence Hall Travel Form
Enrollment Verification Form and Other Forms
All CalArts general announcements to students/faculty/staff are posted at CalArts Coronavirus Information and Update site.
All handouts, presentations, appointment info, and past reminders/newsletters are always at the HUB.
Tax Preparation Options
Here are some additional tax options in case they are needed. We do not recommend any particular service, we are only providing a helpful list. All prices, dates, and services are subject to change.
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS:
We have made an arrangement with COC for free assistance for our international students this year. Students who used the service reported that they were helpful and patient.
They are still taking in-person appointments from March 28-May 2 after implementing additional safety measures. If you are leaving the U.S. and need immediate tax assistance let us know.
COST: Free tax preparation assistance until May 2, make an appointment. Make another appointment if you had one and it was canceled.
SPRINTAX:
There is no code for free use this year.
| Federal Tax Preparation (1040NR/ 1040NR- EZ) |
$35.95 and up |
| State Tax Preparation |
$25.95 and up |
| Form 8843 |
$15.95 and up |
| ITIN Application |
$15.95 and up |
TURBOTAX:
COST: $0 and up for a federal return, plus $29.99 for each state return.
H&R BLOCK:
COST: $0 and up for a federal return, plus $36.99 each state return.
Contact
International Remote Office Hours: 9am-5pm M-F
Email: intlprograms@calarts.edu
After Hours Emergency CalArts Phone: 661-222-2702
Go to Coronavirus Information and Updates