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    Mar 23, 2010, 09:40 AM
    Form 8843 Line 1b
    Hello,

    My visa changed from F-1 OPT to H-1B from March 1, 2010. What should I fill in Form 8843 Line 1b (Current nonimmigrant status and date of change)?
    F-1 itself since that was the non-immigrant status as of Dec 31, 2009
    OR
    H-1B since this is the non-immigrant status as of today

    Thanks a lot!
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    Mar 23, 2010, 09:51 AM

    Also same question for Form 1040nr Page 5 Item F:
    "Have you ever changed your visa type (nonimmigrant status)?"
    Should I write yes or no?

    I believe in Form 8843 Line 1a (Type of U.S. visa (for example, F, J, M, Q, etc.)), I should be writing it as F-1 only. Am I right?

    I will really appreciate help in this.

    Thanks!
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    Mar 23, 2010, 11:19 PM

    On 2009 tax return, your current nonimmigrant status is F-1.
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