I’m an F-1 or J-1 student and I had no U.S. earned income or scholarships for the year. Do I need to file? [1]
Yes. You must file IRS Form 8843 [2]. Dependents in F-2 and J-2 status must also file Form 8843.
Yes. You must file IRS Form 8843 [2]. Dependents in F-2 and J-2 status must also file Form 8843.
Links
[1] https://busfin.osu.edu/faq/im-f-1-or-j-1-student-and-i-had-no-us-earned-income-or-scholarships-year-do-i-need-file
[2] https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8843
[3] https://busfin.osu.edu/faq-set/payroll-faq-nra-filing-taxes-united-states