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    Feb 20, 2009, 10:29 AM
    Resident or Non Resident?
    In 2008 I was an F-1 student, but was present in the USA only 27 days (I kept my student status at all times).
    I was present in the USA 228 days in 2007, 105 days in 2006, 250 days in 2005.

    Should I file as a resident or as a non-resident?

    Thank you.
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    Feb 21, 2009, 05:05 AM

    2008 -- nonresident tax return with Form 8843.
    Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents
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