Originally Posted by vinpra
I was on OPT from Jan 1st 2007 to May 21st 2007 and from May 22nd onwards I moved to H1B with the same employer. My employer informs me that I will be on dual status- How does that work??I understand that I pass the substantial presence test of 183 days and will have to file as resident alien- but am not sure how the non resident part works?
My wife moved from dependent visa to F1 status on sept 1st - ( she has assistantship). I was thinking of filing taxes - married filing jointly.
But on the IRS website it says I cannot claim std ded if on dual staus?? Am totally confused.
help. Thanks in advance
vin