On Sept. 14, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts issued a nationwide preliminary injunction indefinitely postponing the effective date of the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule intended to establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure that would impact students and scholars on F-1 and J-1 visas, and other academic restrictions specifically for F-1 students. Northwestern is monitoring this case and any further developments, and we will continue to provide updates as appropriate.
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Sprintax is an online tax preparation service designed specifically for international students, scholars, and professionals who are nonresidents for U.S. tax purposes. Used by universities nationwide, Sprintax helps users determine their tax filing requirements and prepare required federal and state tax forms in compliance with U.S. tax regulations. Northwestern University provides Sprintax access codes to eligible students and scholars as a resource to support tax filing.
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