[omerblecher]

Hi

I'm in the U.S about 1.5 years. Until October 2009 I was under J2 visa and had an EAD card (from October 2008). I started to work on March 2009, when the first 6 month I was in training period and my salary was lower. On the W4 form I declared that I'm married. My questions are: During 2009, did I consider as a trainee? Can I fill tax form as a residant? Can I fill the tax form as a married person? Can I fill a join tax form with my wife (which is a gratuate student and hold J1 visa)?

Thanks

Omer

[MukatA]

On J1 and J2 you are nonresident for two years. If you entered the U.S. in 2008, both of you will file separate tax returns as nonresident and Form 8843.