arajlt
Apr 4, 2008, 08:04 AM
Hello
I came to US in Aug 2004 in F1 visa to do my Masters.
In Dec 2006 my status changed to Opt & I started work with a firm on JAN 2007
My wife joined me on April 2007 and did not work in USA, hers being a dependent visa.
We went to India on a vacation and On 23 NOV 2007 and I got my H1B and my wife her H4
(After getting my H1 stamped from INDIA I came back to USA on 10th Dec 07 and my wife came back on 20th DEC 07)
1)Do I qualify to be a resident alien or non resident alien. What about my wife?
2)What are the forms I need to file for my return? Should I file jointly?
3)Does my wife need to apply for ITIN? If yes, what is the procedure for filing for an extension? Should I file with both state and federal? Where do I get the form?
Please help me. Thanks in advance.
Raj
I came to US in Aug 2004 in F1 visa to do my Masters.
In Dec 2006 my status changed to Opt & I started work with a firm on JAN 2007
My wife joined me on April 2007 and did not work in USA, hers being a dependent visa.
We went to India on a vacation and On 23 NOV 2007 and I got my H1B and my wife her H4
(After getting my H1 stamped from INDIA I came back to USA on 10th Dec 07 and my wife came back on 20th DEC 07)
1)Do I qualify to be a resident alien or non resident alien. What about my wife?
2)What are the forms I need to file for my return? Should I file jointly?
3)Does my wife need to apply for ITIN? If yes, what is the procedure for filing for an extension? Should I file with both state and federal? Where do I get the form?
Please help me. Thanks in advance.
Raj