Should 22 college students recently returning from Mexico be allowed to graduate with the rest of their class?
At Slippery Rock University their will be a separate graduation ceremony for 22 students who went to Mexico for student teaching. Should these students be separated from their peers even though they show no signs of being sick? http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/19328897/detail.html#COMMENTTOP
Current Events - 4 Answers
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Of course they should be allowed to. However, if they are experiencing flu symptoms they should not attend. The students should be allowed to graduate, but be monitored.
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Absolutely, unless they are infected. This whole thing is overblown.
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How ridiculous....daily I am amazed at how reactionary and silly people can be....If you really want to stay safe...Walk everywhere...Car accidents kill 1.2 million EVERY YEAR.....
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No they shouldn't. That's being paranod on the part of the University and so unfair to the students. It's already starting to spread from state to state and at this point, even though it originated in Mexico, Mexico is now out of the picture now. It's every counties problem now, even in Europe. If the college students start getting sick, they should be tested and treated. Those with no symptoms just be left alone and allowed to live life as they naturally would.
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Information about student exchange at Mexico or Spain?
Information about student exchange at Mexico or Spain?
O.K I'm 16 years old and I'm very interested in doing student exchange I'm in 11th grade in high school and I would like to know if someone who has been in student exchange would give me very good details about what do i need to do like the requirements,costs,etc. I would like to go to Mexico or Spain those are my two choices.And to see where I need to go in my school for example if I need to go to my counselors or another department at my school, and if i go to Mexico, or Spain school I would like to know if i'll get my credits transferred to my school here at the United States or if l would loose them.Every single detail that you have will be very good.
Other - Mexico - 2 Answers
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Both my nephew and niece were in Mexico on Spanish language exchange programs but just for the summer. Yes they got credit. You didn't mention your Spanish skills but most decent language programs should know about exchange programs
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The ITESM (Tec de Monterrey) has a "prepa internacional" (international high school)... certain campuses only, but worth looking into. Also, there are many language schools throughout Mexico, expecially in Cuernavaca. You didn't say how your Spanish is... if you're fluent you could probably go to a regular high school there (I'm not 100% sure but you should look into it). If you haven't learned Spanish, then going to an immersion school over the summer or holidays is a great idea. I would contact the school in Mexico or Spain directly, as well as speak to y our guidance counselor. Good luck! I hope this helps. I wish I had studied abroad when I was in high school. I finally got the chance in college and it was one of the best decisions I ever made.
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O.K I'm 16 years old and I'm very interested in doing student exchange I'm in 11th grade in high school and I would like to know if someone who has been in student exchange would give me very good details about what do i need to do like the requirements,costs,etc. I would like to go to Mexico or Spain those are my two choices.And to see where I need to go in my school for example if I need to go to my counselors or another department at my school, and if i go to Mexico, or Spain school I would like to know if i'll get my credits transferred to my school here at the United States or if l would loose them.Every single detail that you have will be very good.
Other - Mexico - 2 Answers
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Both my nephew and niece were in Mexico on Spanish language exchange programs but just for the summer. Yes they got credit. You didn't mention your Spanish skills but most decent language programs should know about exchange programs
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The ITESM (Tec de Monterrey) has a "prepa internacional" (international high school)... certain campuses only, but worth looking into. Also, there are many language schools throughout Mexico, expecially in Cuernavaca. You didn't say how your Spanish is... if you're fluent you could probably go to a regular high school there (I'm not 100% sure but you should look into it). If you haven't learned Spanish, then going to an immersion school over the summer or holidays is a great idea. I would contact the school in Mexico or Spain directly, as well as speak to y our guidance counselor. Good luck! I hope this helps. I wish I had studied abroad when I was in high school. I finally got the chance in college and it was one of the best decisions I ever made.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
summer exchange student to MEXICO????
summer exchange student to MEXICO????
I am planning on taking a 4 week language study and a 4 week homestay next summer. I want to go to Spain and Mexico so that I can experience both and see the differences in the culture. I am planning on going with AFS of CCI. However, I don't know where in Mexico I should go? Does any one have suggestions? Also, do you think I should do the laugage study in Mexico then homestay in Spain or the other way around??
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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First off, you don't get to choose where you go... they pick for you. Second off, 4 weeks is just not enough to learn Spanish or to get a real taste of the culture and enjoy it. I would recommend a year program and don't worry, it may seem expensive but if you get a job you can save up for it in no time. As for Mexico or Spain.... I would goto Spain. I have been to Mexico and it is not the best place to live in and it is hot. Spain is a better place to live.
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Here's a great page that gives you information about studying abroad in Mexico: http://www.studyabroaddomain.com/Mexico.aspx
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I am planning on taking a 4 week language study and a 4 week homestay next summer. I want to go to Spain and Mexico so that I can experience both and see the differences in the culture. I am planning on going with AFS of CCI. However, I don't know where in Mexico I should go? Does any one have suggestions? Also, do you think I should do the laugage study in Mexico then homestay in Spain or the other way around??
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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First off, you don't get to choose where you go... they pick for you. Second off, 4 weeks is just not enough to learn Spanish or to get a real taste of the culture and enjoy it. I would recommend a year program and don't worry, it may seem expensive but if you get a job you can save up for it in no time. As for Mexico or Spain.... I would goto Spain. I have been to Mexico and it is not the best place to live in and it is hot. Spain is a better place to live.
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Here's a great page that gives you information about studying abroad in Mexico: http://www.studyabroaddomain.com/Mexico.aspx
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
What's the daily schedule for Mexican students in mexico?
What's the daily schedule for Mexican students in mexico?
whats the daily schedule for Mexican students in Mexico. I need an accurate schedule. if anyone can find one or post one from memory, it would appreciate it. i will be doing a presentation on it. I know they get off for lunch and go home around noon or something like that. Ok, so when do Mexican students have lunch? and what time do they have lunch? and what do they do afterwards, do the go back to school? or stay home if they have lunch at home?
Other - Mexico - 3 Answers
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depending the school, but the web site oficial http://www.sep.gob.mx/
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There is not just ONE school schedule in Mexico. In different cities the schedule can be different. Even in one town there are many different schedules I live in a town of 80,000 and 1/2 hr from the state capital with 3/4 million people. There are dozens of public and private schools. There are many different schedules. In public school, kids only go 1/2 day through 5th grade. Usually there is a morning session from 8 to noon. Then there is an afternoon session for a different group of kids from 2 to 5:30 or 6. Kids in elementary school do not have a lunch break, just recess. Secondary is like middle school and the kids go for about 5 hous...can be 8 to 1 or 9 to 2. Prepatoria is high school. There are many schedules. In the public school, some kids go 7 to 1:30, other kids go 2 to 9 in the evening. Evening school is not unusual at all. Kids in secondaria and prepatoria have a break at about 9:30 or 10 for breakfast. I know that sounds strangs, but in Mexico, people just have coffee or juice and a sweetbread when they get up early. A traditional breakfast is eaten between 9 and 11 in the morning. Then they do not have unch til 2 or 3 , and the kids are home from school then. Private schools can have different schedules. Some have a program where kids go only on Saturday and do work on their own during the week. This is for high school kids who need to work. Another thing, I have never seen an elementary kid walk to school without an adult. A parent or grandparent or aunt or neighbor ALWAYS walks kids to school til they are about 11...kids never walk alone.
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hello there what charlie said i agree but like said he lives in a town. towns are towns and cities are cities i going to tell you a school schedule in a city not a town i live in guadalajara i am 36 i got two sister one is 17 and the other is 21. the 16 goes to high school and the other goes to the university school in mexican cities big ones like 300 k and up not 250 or 70 or 10 k like i said big cities do have school schedule becuase they are very supervised by top dogs of schools in mexico i live in guadalajara jalisco and i got people linving in puebla and mexico city the school schedule is about the same but the the material to teach is not the same and not teached at the same time schools in mexico there is kindergarden [jardin de ninos] the is elementry school [ primaria ] there is telesecundaria and secundaria [ both are middle schools but telesecundaria is diffirent from secundaria. telesecundaria in the past was a tv teaching students like me now 2010 is tele is only one teacher the whole day the same teacher teaches every subject and secundaria is a teacher teaches a one subject then switchesto other teacher to teach ] and there is bachiller [ high school ] ok schools in cities are very different from towns but in schools in cities are all obligated exept for bachiller to start at 8 and get out at 2 [kidergarden elementry and high school ] schools are 6 hours a day in mexico all mexico even towns towns don't follow rules becuase they are towns becuase i am from a town and bachiller are from and can vary 3 to 9 pm or same as other 8 to 2 ok if more info about the schedule i give u a full acurate schedule if u email if want so becuase its gonna look ulgy here becuase i am writing alot of stuff i also agree what charlie said about towns school
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whats the daily schedule for Mexican students in Mexico. I need an accurate schedule. if anyone can find one or post one from memory, it would appreciate it. i will be doing a presentation on it. I know they get off for lunch and go home around noon or something like that. Ok, so when do Mexican students have lunch? and what time do they have lunch? and what do they do afterwards, do the go back to school? or stay home if they have lunch at home?
Other - Mexico - 3 Answers
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depending the school, but the web site oficial http://www.sep.gob.mx/
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There is not just ONE school schedule in Mexico. In different cities the schedule can be different. Even in one town there are many different schedules I live in a town of 80,000 and 1/2 hr from the state capital with 3/4 million people. There are dozens of public and private schools. There are many different schedules. In public school, kids only go 1/2 day through 5th grade. Usually there is a morning session from 8 to noon. Then there is an afternoon session for a different group of kids from 2 to 5:30 or 6. Kids in elementary school do not have a lunch break, just recess. Secondary is like middle school and the kids go for about 5 hous...can be 8 to 1 or 9 to 2. Prepatoria is high school. There are many schedules. In the public school, some kids go 7 to 1:30, other kids go 2 to 9 in the evening. Evening school is not unusual at all. Kids in secondaria and prepatoria have a break at about 9:30 or 10 for breakfast. I know that sounds strangs, but in Mexico, people just have coffee or juice and a sweetbread when they get up early. A traditional breakfast is eaten between 9 and 11 in the morning. Then they do not have unch til 2 or 3 , and the kids are home from school then. Private schools can have different schedules. Some have a program where kids go only on Saturday and do work on their own during the week. This is for high school kids who need to work. Another thing, I have never seen an elementary kid walk to school without an adult. A parent or grandparent or aunt or neighbor ALWAYS walks kids to school til they are about 11...kids never walk alone.
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hello there what charlie said i agree but like said he lives in a town. towns are towns and cities are cities i going to tell you a school schedule in a city not a town i live in guadalajara i am 36 i got two sister one is 17 and the other is 21. the 16 goes to high school and the other goes to the university school in mexican cities big ones like 300 k and up not 250 or 70 or 10 k like i said big cities do have school schedule becuase they are very supervised by top dogs of schools in mexico i live in guadalajara jalisco and i got people linving in puebla and mexico city the school schedule is about the same but the the material to teach is not the same and not teached at the same time schools in mexico there is kindergarden [jardin de ninos] the is elementry school [ primaria ] there is telesecundaria and secundaria [ both are middle schools but telesecundaria is diffirent from secundaria. telesecundaria in the past was a tv teaching students like me now 2010 is tele is only one teacher the whole day the same teacher teaches every subject and secundaria is a teacher teaches a one subject then switchesto other teacher to teach ] and there is bachiller [ high school ] ok schools in cities are very different from towns but in schools in cities are all obligated exept for bachiller to start at 8 and get out at 2 [kidergarden elementry and high school ] schools are 6 hours a day in mexico all mexico even towns towns don't follow rules becuase they are towns becuase i am from a town and bachiller are from and can vary 3 to 9 pm or same as other 8 to 2 ok if more info about the schedule i give u a full acurate schedule if u email if want so becuase its gonna look ulgy here becuase i am writing alot of stuff i also agree what charlie said about towns school
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
I was born in mexico and I'm here ilegal.Can I still go to college? How can I get a student visa??
I was born in mexico and I'm here ilegal.Can I still go to college? How can I get a student visa??
I am in tenth grade and I have good grades. I have 8 years living here.
Immigration - 17 Answers
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I'm calling immigration! STOP WASTING OUR TAX MONEY!!!!!!! GET A VISA ALREADY THEN GO HOME!!!!!!!!!!
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How can you have good grades if you can't spell?
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Sure call immigration and tell them you need money to go to college.
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Go to immigration and tell this to them - I'm sure they will be able to help you OUT.
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Yes you can still go to college. Many colleges accept international exchange students. I suggest moving back to mexico for one to two school years so you can apply legally. I don't believe you will have the option otherwise and may get deported if you try - they are certainly going to want to see your residency papers after all - papers which you don't actually have.
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No, but you are welcome to take your ass back to where you came from....
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SURE AS LONG AS YOU PAY FOR IT OUT OF THE MONEY YOU MAKE CUTTING GRASS,NOT A GRANT OR STUDENT LOAN.
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Um, you want the USA to take care of you. Where have i heard this situation before. Sorry kid, i don't care how long you have lived here but I will be glad when all illegals are RTSed.
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check with the Immigration department or the college. Thats all I can think of. May be you should call the college first and see what they suggest. It won't hurt. Side by side try to make sure you get a legal status to live here.
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Another person coming to our Country illegally and wants to steal more money. Apparently you are not doing so well in school as you say as you can not spell, your grammar is very poor. Why not go back to your Country and try to make a change their. I hope in the near future That is whole Country take a stand against illegal immigration by Fining Employer for hiring illegals and Homeowners For renting to them if you people can not find work or a place to live then hopefully you will go back. Back and make a change to your homeland and quit invading ours and bringing our Country down. Sorry no free hand outs here America First
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Get The FUCK OUT............... We dont want you here, You are roobing our KIDS, the right to be better educated, because, we have to put out more money for your sorry asses, P.S. give your parents a message, for me Tell The Sorry COWARDS, we dont want their kind, we are AMERICANS, and they are scum..... Go back home You F***ing COWARDS.... AND TAKE RUMMAN WITH YOU..... HE dosn't belong here either.
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damn, most of these f****** are racists...... maybe they should go to college and do something with their life....
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Go back to Mexico, freeloader. If you're here illegally, you don't deserve squat.
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I am a white american citizen in college. It is hard for me to get assistance. so that probably means you should have no problem getting into college. But how do you feel about doing that when legal citizens can't get the help you do.
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I have this Genesis song in my head. Well it's no fun being an illegal alien....
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Take your butt back to Mexico where you belong.
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I think You're not in the right place to ask.... Don't you how stupid they are??? You make serious questions and they give you dumb answers... Just ignore them, at least you're learning english, and that's a good start... what about them??? what do they know besides their stupid language??? Nothing!!! We, IMMIGRANTS are very fortunate because we have the ability to learn other languages easily... they all say they speak spanish...lol!!! All they can say is: Holla, Chica.... Now, You can get into a college, even if you are illegal, but you wont get your diploma at the end if you don't have your green card!!! But if I would get into a college and work out your legal residency until you finish, then you will have no problems!!!! Good luck!!!!
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I am in tenth grade and I have good grades. I have 8 years living here.
Immigration - 17 Answers
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I'm calling immigration! STOP WASTING OUR TAX MONEY!!!!!!! GET A VISA ALREADY THEN GO HOME!!!!!!!!!!
2 :
How can you have good grades if you can't spell?
3 :
Sure call immigration and tell them you need money to go to college.
4 :
Go to immigration and tell this to them - I'm sure they will be able to help you OUT.
5 :
Yes you can still go to college. Many colleges accept international exchange students. I suggest moving back to mexico for one to two school years so you can apply legally. I don't believe you will have the option otherwise and may get deported if you try - they are certainly going to want to see your residency papers after all - papers which you don't actually have.
6 :
No, but you are welcome to take your ass back to where you came from....
7 :
SURE AS LONG AS YOU PAY FOR IT OUT OF THE MONEY YOU MAKE CUTTING GRASS,NOT A GRANT OR STUDENT LOAN.
8 :
Um, you want the USA to take care of you. Where have i heard this situation before. Sorry kid, i don't care how long you have lived here but I will be glad when all illegals are RTSed.
9 :
check with the Immigration department or the college. Thats all I can think of. May be you should call the college first and see what they suggest. It won't hurt. Side by side try to make sure you get a legal status to live here.
10 :
Another person coming to our Country illegally and wants to steal more money. Apparently you are not doing so well in school as you say as you can not spell, your grammar is very poor. Why not go back to your Country and try to make a change their. I hope in the near future That is whole Country take a stand against illegal immigration by Fining Employer for hiring illegals and Homeowners For renting to them if you people can not find work or a place to live then hopefully you will go back. Back and make a change to your homeland and quit invading ours and bringing our Country down. Sorry no free hand outs here America First
11 :
Get The FUCK OUT............... We dont want you here, You are roobing our KIDS, the right to be better educated, because, we have to put out more money for your sorry asses, P.S. give your parents a message, for me Tell The Sorry COWARDS, we dont want their kind, we are AMERICANS, and they are scum..... Go back home You F***ing COWARDS.... AND TAKE RUMMAN WITH YOU..... HE dosn't belong here either.
12 :
damn, most of these f****** are racists...... maybe they should go to college and do something with their life....
13 :
Go back to Mexico, freeloader. If you're here illegally, you don't deserve squat.
14 :
I am a white american citizen in college. It is hard for me to get assistance. so that probably means you should have no problem getting into college. But how do you feel about doing that when legal citizens can't get the help you do.
15 :
I have this Genesis song in my head. Well it's no fun being an illegal alien....
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Take your butt back to Mexico where you belong.
17 :
I think You're not in the right place to ask.... Don't you how stupid they are??? You make serious questions and they give you dumb answers... Just ignore them, at least you're learning english, and that's a good start... what about them??? what do they know besides their stupid language??? Nothing!!! We, IMMIGRANTS are very fortunate because we have the ability to learn other languages easily... they all say they speak spanish...lol!!! All they can say is: Holla, Chica.... Now, You can get into a college, even if you are illegal, but you wont get your diploma at the end if you don't have your green card!!! But if I would get into a college and work out your legal residency until you finish, then you will have no problems!!!! Good luck!!!!
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
I'm a student filmmaker and plan to shoot in Mexico.?
I'm a student filmmaker and plan to shoot in Mexico.?
I am based in l.a. and i want to shoot a short film for class in mexico. I want to know if anybody has any experience on how to deal with permits down there, and also if anybody knows how to go about doing a casting call down there. If anyone can share their experience of filming in Mexico, the "do's and don'ts" that would be incredibly helpful. Thank you.
Movies - 2 Answers
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veruthe vendatha panikk pono..?
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umm u are real ambitious but some tips... permits means local police which means u have to grease some really ashy hands... u know what... why dont u just come over to arizona and get talent here and shoot here in the desert. right now mexico is really a no-no esp with the drug lords there.. cameras tend to make them real nervous... unless it is a documentary my advice is that u can relocate and shoot elsewhere... here are some of the things that can go wrong stolen equipment stolen vehicles hungry federales here is a thread i found http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=12278 good luck..
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I am based in l.a. and i want to shoot a short film for class in mexico. I want to know if anybody has any experience on how to deal with permits down there, and also if anybody knows how to go about doing a casting call down there. If anyone can share their experience of filming in Mexico, the "do's and don'ts" that would be incredibly helpful. Thank you.
Movies - 2 Answers
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veruthe vendatha panikk pono..?
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umm u are real ambitious but some tips... permits means local police which means u have to grease some really ashy hands... u know what... why dont u just come over to arizona and get talent here and shoot here in the desert. right now mexico is really a no-no esp with the drug lords there.. cameras tend to make them real nervous... unless it is a documentary my advice is that u can relocate and shoot elsewhere... here are some of the things that can go wrong stolen equipment stolen vehicles hungry federales here is a thread i found http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=12278 good luck..
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
What is the tax treaty name between Mexico and USA for students to get a refund on their 2010 federal tax ?
What is the tax treaty name between Mexico and USA for students to get a refund on their 2010 federal tax ?
I sent all my papers to the IRS in Austin this year. I fulfilled the substantial presence test for year 2010, and now the IRS is asking me what is my tax treaty name as to be exempt from tax payment. I'm a grad student from Mexico and I would like to know what is this treaty name. All help is greatly appreiated!!!
United States - 4 Answers
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There is no treaty that exempts grad students from federal income taxes on their US income. If you've been here for more than 5 years you may be able to file as a resident alien but that's the only change that I'm aware of.
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You aren't exempt.
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You are not exempt. There is no treaty making you exempt.
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So, you are claiming you arrived in the US in 2005 or earlier and now are a resident alien for tax purposes. The treaty covers non-residents. If you meet the substantial presence test, article 15 doesn't apply. The student article doesn't exclude anything either.
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I sent all my papers to the IRS in Austin this year. I fulfilled the substantial presence test for year 2010, and now the IRS is asking me what is my tax treaty name as to be exempt from tax payment. I'm a grad student from Mexico and I would like to know what is this treaty name. All help is greatly appreiated!!!
United States - 4 Answers
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There is no treaty that exempts grad students from federal income taxes on their US income. If you've been here for more than 5 years you may be able to file as a resident alien but that's the only change that I'm aware of.
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You aren't exempt.
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You are not exempt. There is no treaty making you exempt.
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So, you are claiming you arrived in the US in 2005 or earlier and now are a resident alien for tax purposes. The treaty covers non-residents. If you meet the substantial presence test, article 15 doesn't apply. The student article doesn't exclude anything either.
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