Support CenterSureFire e-file validation error: The 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:NonImmigrantVisaTypeCd' element is invalid - The value '' is invalid according to its datatype 'String' - The Pattern constraint failed. - SureFire e-file validation error:The 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:NonImmigrantVisaTypeCd' element
🔍 SureFire e-file validation error: NonImmigrantVisaTypeCd element is invalid
This guide explains how to fix the SureFire e-file validation error:
The "http://www.irs.gov/efile:NonImmigrantVisaTypeCd" element is invalid — The value "" is invalid according to its datatype "String" — The Pattern constraint failed.
⚠️ Before You Begin
Make sure you are working on the correct form and line items for 1040NR Sch OI.
🛠️ Step-by-Step Fix
Step 1: Enter the correct value on 1040NR Sch OI line E
Use this when you need to correct the NonImmigrantVisaTypeCd value that is failing validation.
On 1040NR Sch OI line E, enter "NON RESIDENT".
Step 2: Select the correct box for US Immigration Status
Use this when you need to ensure the immigration status selection matches what e-file validation expects.
On the boxes below, select the box for "US Immigration Status".
❌ Note
The original error indicates the value is blank (""), which causes the pattern constraint to fail. After entering "NON RESIDENT" and selecting "US Immigration Status", re-run validation to confirm the error is resolved.
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