We got married in last week of Dec'08 in India and entered US in Jan'09. She paid non-immigrant taxes (we are not married when she got paid). What status should I have file under? If joint, what happens to her taxes?

When did you enter the U.S. on H1? Did you file 2007 tax return, if yes, which form?

- I was 6th year F-1 in 2007, hence filled out resident forms (1040). Same thing applies to 2008.
- I was on H-1 from Oct 2008, entered for first time on H-1 into US on Jan 20, 2009.

When did you enter the U.S. on H1? Did you file 2007 tax return, if yes, which form?

I was 6th year F-1 in 2007, hence filled out resident forms (1040). Same thing applies to 2008.
- I was on H-1 from Oct 2008, entered for first time on H-1 into US on Jan 20, 2009.

For 2008, you can file joint return as residents. You must both declare worldwide income.