Hi Experts,

I have a few questions;
I came to USA in 2005, earned my bachelor between October 2005 to August 2008 on F1 status.
I worked between Oct2008-Oct2009 on my OPT which expired on Oct1/09 and same day H1B started
(Oct2009 - Present).
Meantime, I take credit for my master degree and start studying in September 2009-present.

Year 2008 -- (jan-august at study, no work)(oct-december, at work with OPT)
1. Can I still file 8843 forms for 2005/06/07/08 years?
2. Will I deduct 2008 education expenses from 2008 W-2 (worked 3 months, but didn't file 08 W-2, will
File it this year) or send separate 8843 for it?
3. Can I show my graduate expenses in 2009 W-2 (grad std. 3 months, no graduation yet)

I really appreciate any help.

Thanks

Up, please help

1) Yes, you file Form 8843 if you are filing as a non-resident alien for 2009.

2) No; deductions/credits for tuition paid is NOT allowed on non-resident alien returns.

3) If you pay the tuition in 2010, you should be able to claim the deductions/credits for tuition paid on your 2010 return, because (presumably) you will file as a residnet alien.