Hello All

I would be glad if someone can help me out with the respective forms required:

1. F-1 status from 01/01 - 01/04 2007
2. OPT status from 01/05 - 09/30 2007
3. H-1B from 10/01 - 12/26 2007
4. F-2 from 12/27-12/31

I am an Chinese Citizen & had entered the US in Jan 2005 on F1. Could someone please suggest the status under which I can file and the corresponding forms?

My husband entered the US since 2003, and constantly keeps the F-1 status until now. Could I file a tax return jointly with my husband? Or must I file a tax return separately?

Can I claim the $5000 deduction under the Tax Treaty between U.S. and China?

I was working in a company since January on OPT and changed to H1-B under the sponsorship of that company. If I should file 1040NR-EZ, should I only file the first 9 month salary on that form, because I was in OPT status for that period? How about the other 3 months of salary of being a H1-B holder?

Am I qualified under the dual-status filing? If so, do I need to file two different forms?

When should I file as a resident alien?



Thank you very much for your help!

Can anyone help me with the above questions? It's not necessary to answer all of them, just some of them based on your knowledge. Your help is greately appreciated!