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    Apr 9, 2012, 08:19 PM
    31 days continious stay during 2011 for first year choice as resident alien ?
    I travelled to US from UK via Munich on 1st December 2011 arrived at 4:00 pm afternoon. I would like to wait till I meet the SPT in 2012 and then file as resident alien for tax year 2011.

    However I should be present for a continious period of 31 days during 2011.

    Under days of presence in US -. Page 5 of pub 519 states, "do not count the day you are less than 24 hours in US and in transit". - Does this mean I cannot count 1st december- the date of travel to US ?

    If so, I would be present only for 30 continious days in 2011 and would not be able to file as resident alient even after meeting SPT in 2012 ?

    Please advise if there is any way for me to be classed as resident alien for 2011 tax year after meeting SPT in 2012.

    Many thanks in advance.
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    Apr 11, 2012, 06:37 AM
    Bump !

    Anyone please?

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