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    vparekh76 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 12, 2008, 08:27 PM
    Filing as NR and amendment as resident.
    Hi:

    Appreciate your help in this.

    Other than first year choice is there any way where can I file 2007 status as resident . My stay in 2007 is less than 183 days..

    I file as individual and then can I amend as married filing jointly some where in July.my wife will get SSN in may first week.

    Thanks in advance.
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    May 1, 2008, 09:16 AM
    Negative.

    If you amend, the First Year Choice provisions STILL apply.
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