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    Apr 6, 2007, 09:06 AM
    L1 Holder+ L2 Spouse Arrive last August, which status?
    I am on L1 visa arrived US at 8/30/2006, what's my filing status? Resident or non resident?


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    Apr 16, 2007, 02:11 PM
    If you are single, you are a non-resident alien.

    If married, you can file jointly with your spouse and choose to be treated as a resident alien for all of 2006. However, all world-wide income becomes subject to U.S. taxes in this case.

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