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    Mar 27, 2010, 06:34 PM
    8843 Form
    I have been here since 2005 on F-1 I haven't earned any income in any of those years. I forgot to file 8843 form. Can I file previous years form now? 2005, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, & 2009? Would I be penalized if I do? Or Can I just file one for 2009?

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    Mar 28, 2010, 01:02 AM

    Yes, you can file Form 8843 for previous years. Read instructions to Form 8843:
    If you do not file you can be considered resident for those years.
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