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I have been in the U.S. on a F-1 visa since April 2002. As such, my exempt time as a student expired in April 2007.

Am I correct in assuming that I was a Non-Resident Alien until April 2007 and a Resident Alien from Apr-Dec 2007? If this is true, then am I a Dual-Status Alien for 2007?

Or am I a Resident Alien since I have been in the U.S. on F-1 for more than 5 yrs? Based on the threads in the forum, I believe this may be the case.

I would appreciate it if someone can clarify or point me to a resource that will help me to do so. Thanks in advance for your insight.

[MukatA]

Exempt time is for 5 tax years that is from 2002 to 2006. For 2007 you will file resident tax return.

[taxquestions]

MukatA, thank you.

[MukatA]

Your income during F1 and OPT is now subject to FICA taxes.