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Tuscola200
Dec 28, 2006, 11:04 AM
I have been all year 2006 under OPT. I understand I have to fill 1040NR and form 8843.
Form 8843 indicates to list the University attended and if there was any application to change status to that of a lawful permanent resident.
Do I indicate the university I graduated from even though I did not really attend school during the whole year?
Do I mention anywhere that I was under OPT?
Is the application for H1B considered an intent or an affirmative step to apply for lawful permanent resident status in the United States ?

AtlantaTaxExpert
Dec 28, 2006, 05:00 PM
Yes, put the university name even though you have graduated. The OPT is considered an extension of your schooling.

It is NOT necessary to say you are on OPT.

No, the H-1B is a work visa, NOT an intent or an affirmative step to apply for lawful permanent resident status in the United States.

Tuscola200
Dec 29, 2006, 08:57 AM
Thanks for the great answer!

AtlantaTaxExpert
Dec 29, 2006, 01:00 PM
Glad to help!

razedge
Mar 27, 2009, 08:36 PM
Thank you Atlanta tax expert, your answer helped me as well!