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    yaelma Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 8, 2012, 03:56 PM
    Tax treaty
    I am a postdoc from Israel on a J1 visa. My DS-2019 form is for 3 years. We arrived on Feb2011. Am I elegible for the tax treaty?
    I understand the tax treaty for 2 years - so I'm OK. BUT - I understand that if the invitation is for more than 2 years than I'm in trouble.
    In fact, we do not intend to stay more than 2 years.My husband got a leave of absence from his work only for 2 years.

    Please advise me
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    Apr 8, 2012, 06:33 PM
    You can claim the treaty for 2 years. I'm from Israel as well and my DS2019 was for 5 years and I had no problems claiming the treaty.
    Pessach sameach!
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    Apr 8, 2012, 06:50 PM
    WOW, I so hope that you are right. Still- did you start yout J1 visa before 2009 or after? I think the rules changed around this year...
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    Apr 9, 2012, 05:45 AM
    Another question - do I need to submit extra files showing I did not expect to stay for more than 2 years, or just submit it as is?
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