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    Feb 27, 2009, 03:05 PM
    L1Visa- Resident or noonresident
    Hi,

    I came to US on L1 -Visa in oct 08 and went back to india in dec 08 total stay was 77 days and then again came back on jan 13. Should I be filing as nonresident alien or resident alien for 2008?
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    Feb 28, 2009, 07:09 AM

    You will be treated as a nonresident of the U.S. for 2008 unless you elect otherwise. There is probably no benefit to electing part year residency (dual status). Wait until 2009 and you will be a resident.
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