Part II — 1024 Publ 5876 (PDF)

Use these tips when completing Part II of Form 8843 for scholars.

Line	Tip
5 and 6	This question is asking what academic institution the scholar was employed or trained at during the year. Scholars, teachers, and trainees sometimes leave this area blank because they think it means they attended classes. If they were at more than one place, report the most recent place.
7	Like line 1a and 1b, this question can confuse scholars because their immigration status may have changed during the year even though they do not have a new visa. If the type of visa you held during any of these years changed, attach a statement showing the new visa type and the date it was acquired.
8	Were you exempt in the United States as a teacher, trainee, or student for any part of 2 of the 6 prior calendar years?

Completing Form 8843 69

EXERCISES

Question 1 Dr. Alexander Mueller does not attend classes and works under the direction of Dr. Friederich Heilreich at the University of Higher Learning, 426 Main Street, Anytown, IL 60000.

Dr. Mueller thinks he should leave the line blank that asks to “Enter the name, address, and telephone number of the director of the academic or other specialized program you participated in during 2023” on his Form 8843. Which advice would you give him?

a. Right. He didn’t attend classes, so he may skip that line.

b. No, you must record the contact information for Dr. Friederich Heilreich on the line.

c. You can choose to leave it blank or record the contact information for Dr. Heilreich in that line.

Tips for Completing Form 8843