Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
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Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

Where to Submit an ITIN Application (continued)

Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)

SEVP participants, spouses and dependents (F, J, or M Visa who receive taxable scholarship, fellowship or grants reportable by the school on Form W-2 OR 1042-S) may apply using a streamlined process, through SEVP approved institutions, which include many universities and colleges.

A certification letter, in lieu of submitting original or certified documents, must be prepared by the SEVP institution and must meet specifications.

The Form W-7 application must be submitted to the Austin ITIN Operation by a SEVIS official (i.e., DSO, RO, etc.) with the certification letter, copy of identity and foreign status documents, copy of DS-2019 - Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (J-1 Status), copy of I-20 - Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Status.

* The SEVP Streamlined Process is subject to change.

Additional guidance for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-approved institutions can be found in the Instructions for Form W-7.