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    Apr 3, 2008, 01:08 PM
    w-9 or w-8ben
    Hi,

    I was on f-1 Visa from jan 2005 and visa status got changed to h-1b from oct 2007, I recently received a w-8ben form from my bank.which form should I fill, w-8ben or w-9 and send it to the bank?
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    Apr 4, 2008, 03:37 AM
    File W9 and tell the bank that you H1_B and you are no longer exempt from residency.
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