We hope you find this information helpful. The material contained in this message comes from Internal Revenue Service publications, discussions with IRS staff, and other income tax publications and materials. There can be immigration consequences for failing to file tax forms. A person who appears at a U.S. consulate abroad for consular processing of a permanent residency visa application may be asked to produce U.S. income tax forms from their previous years in the U.S. Federal and New York State income tax forms for non-residents, and a smaller supply of forms for those eligible to apply as residents for tax purposes, are available in the office of International Student and Scholar Services.
Most states provide downloadable tax forms.
The Internal Revenue Service also offers free advice and answers to international tax questions. This is not a toll free number. You need to file Form 8843. This is the only form you will need to complete. I'm a new student for the Spring 2001 semester but arrived in the U.S. in late December 2000.