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amriyer
Apr 15, 2007, 12:01 PM
Hi,

I came to the US in July 2001 on an F-1 visa. I got an OPT in Feb '06 and switched to an H-1B in October 2006.

Since I have lived in the US for more than 5 years, should I be filing as a resident or non-resident?

Thanks,
Amri
The Texas Tax Expert
Apr 15, 2007, 12:13 PM
Hi,

I came to the US in July 2001 on an F-1 visa. I got an OPT in Feb '06 and switched to an H-1B in October 2006.

Since I have lived in the US for more than 5 years, should I be filing as a resident or non-resident?

Thanks,
Amri

You should file as a resident.
AtlantaTaxExpert
Apr 21, 2007, 07:04 AM
Agreed!