Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ is filed by nonresidents. Form 1040-EZ, 1040A or 1040 is filed by residents.
If you are an F-1 student, you are nonresident for 5-years.

Forms 1040NR and 1040NR-EZ must be mailed; electronic filing is not permitted. Further, you probably will also have to file Form 8843 with the Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ.

What is the last date for filing forms 1040NR and NR-ez forms? Can I file by December 31st?

What is the last date for filing forms 1040NR and NR-ez forms? Can I file by December 31st?

Srinava:

You can file the return ANYTIME after 1 January of the following year.

However, you only have THREE years after the initial filing deadline to claim a refund.

Example:

For 2007, the initial filing deadline is 15 April 2008. That means you have until 15 April 2011 to file the 2007 returns (Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ) and claim any refund due to the three year statute of limitation.

This means that, though you could file the 2006 Form 1040NR, you would NOT get any refund.

If I missed apr 15 15 & oct 15 deadlines for 2009 fling can I file 1040NR or 1040NR-ez by dec 31st 2010

If I missed apr 15 15 & oct 15 deadlines for 2009 fling can I file 1040NR or 1040NR-ez by dec 31st 2010

Yes, you can file the Tax Year 2009 Form 1040NR or Form 1040NR-EZ in December 2010.

The REAL deadline to file is 15 April 2013. If you file after that date, you forfeit any refund due.