Hi,
I've been in F-1 status since August 2001. Therefore, I've met a substantial presence test for tax year 2006. However, I was away for a new year vacation and was not present in US on January 1-7.
Question: Do I need to file dual-status return OR can I file as Resident Alien?
All the discussions of SPT for F-1 students do not address the first day of residency question...