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    Mar 20, 2006, 12:40 PM
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    Hi:
    I entered the US in July 2001. I was ion F-1 since till dec 2004 and then on OPT. My employer filed H1B and it was approved in oct 2005.I got it stamped in INDIA in feb 2006. DO I use the 1040 NR or 1040NR-EZ or 1040? As this is my first year of H1B?
    PLease let me know
    Thanks in advance
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    Mar 21, 2006, 09:20 PM
    Vineet:

    If the H-1B was not approved until Feb 2006, you file Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ for 2005.

    You will file Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ for 2006.

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