This is great.. I don't know why I did not find this forum in the first place. Anyway, I do not think my case is unique, but here is what I understand after reading all the threads.

Case Description:
- Indian Citizen, Single
- So far filed 1040NR EZ and 8843 in 2005, 2006 & 2007 with $5000 in the itemized deductions (Line 11 of 1040NR EZ)
- Receive 2 W2s, one from my university because I worked as a grad assistant and second from my company where I currently work (OPT and H1)

Jul 2005 - Jul 2007 - F1 Status
Aug 2007 - Oct 2007 - F1 with OPT
Oct 2007 to present - H1B Visa

My understanding:
1. I should file 1040NR - EZ with 8843
2. I can have $5350 in line 11 of the form for itemized deductions
3. I can have $3400 in 13 for exemption deduction

Please confirm if I am right on this asap, as I want to get this weight out of my way.

Thanks in advance for all the help offered!

Lavina

1. Yes. In 2008 you will file resident tax return
2. Yes
3. Yes