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Click on the“Forgot Password Link” to create a temporary password, which will be emailed to you. Log in with the temporary password and then create a new password.  \n• Consent to whether or not you want to receive your end of year tax form (1042-S) and other tax forms electronically.  \n• Click “Submit”.  \n• Click on “Data Entry” on the home screen to begin entering data.  \nNotes on entering data in FNIS:  \n• All required fields are in Bold  \n• Fill out the form as complete as possible. If you are unsure, you can “Save with Errors”  \n• There are useful “help”buttons available as you move through the fields  \n• Enter Basic Information on Page 1  \n•  \nIf you do not have an SSN/ITIN, answer this question  \nNote on Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN): If you have either number, you must provide it to Columbia University for tax purposes. If you do not yet have an SSN, please visit the Office of International Students and Scholars website where you will find instructions on how to apply for an SSN. If not eligible for an SSN, visit the IRS website on how to apply for an ITIN.  \n• Click on “Save & Continue” to move to the next page.  \n• Enter Individual Information on Page 2  \nDo not include your spouse  \nwhen answering the three  \nquestions in this section (if  \napplicable). Generally, a  \ndependent is a person who  \nrelies on the taxpayer to  \nprovide more than half of their  \nsupport (such as food, lodging,  \neducation, etc.).  \nIMPORTANT: If you choose to enter your email address when filling out the form, be sure to use the same email address the email from [hris-nra@columbia.edu](hris-nra@columbia.edu) came to. If you use any other address, you will not receive emails from  \nthe system.  \n• Click on “Save & Continue” to move to the next page.  \n• Enter Address Information on Page 3  \nAddress in the U.S. where tax documents can be mailed.  \nAddress in home country where tax documents can be mailed.  \n• Click on “Save & Continue” to move to the next page.  \n• Enter Additional Information on Page 4  \nThe country in which you were a tax resident during your visit to the US or immediately before coming to the U.S.  \nAre you receiving money (grant, fellowship,  \nscholarship) from a country other than the U.S.?  \n• Click on “Save & Continue” to move to the next page.  \n• Enter your Visa/Immigration Status History on Page 5. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP  \nThis is a very important field that will determine your tax residency status. 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