I was on F1 visa from July 2011 to June 2013, then by June 24th 2013, I moved to H1B. Do I file as a non-resident or dual resident alien

You are a dual-status alien.

Even though you DID meet the 183-day Substantial Presence Test, you must spend EVERY day of 2013 under H-1B status INSIDE the United States to be allowed to claim resident status.

For 2014 and beyond, you will be able to file as a resident alien.

Now, if you are MARRIED, you can file jointly with your wife and you will BOTH choose to be treated as resident aliens.

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I am single. I just remembered I was out of the country for 31 days last year (October - November 2013), do I still pass the substantial test?

No, you do not. You will now file as a non-resident alien, filing Forms 1040NR-EZ and 8843 ONE LAST TIME.

In 2014, you will file as a resident alien.

Thank you

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Hi, Atlanta Tax Expert

I have the similar situation as tinytops. As dual status alien case, should I have two W-2? I only got one from my working place.

While many companies do issue two W-2s, one for the non-resident period (no FICA taxes withheld) and one for the resident period (all taxes withheld), this practice is NOT required.

As long as your single W-2 shows the correct withholding of FICA taxes, you are good to go.

Thank you so much!
I also changed my OPT to H1B in July 1, 2013 (I didn't leave U.S. from July to December), and the total days are 184 days.
In my case, can I still fill 1040NR or I must fill both 1040NR and 1040 (dual status)?

You have met the Substantial Presence Test, but have NOT spent the entire year in resident (H-1B) status, so you MUST file a dual-status return.

Any treaty exemption you got while on F-1 visa status still applies.

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