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Taxes

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March 18, 2022
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I arrived in US in july 2017 and have been working in F1 opt since March 2019. My H1B has started from October 2021. It looks like I don't qualify for resident alien status based on SPT requirements? what are my options?

1. Do I need to file taxes as a non-resident alien for the entire year?
2. Do I need to file dual tax return ; One as a non-resident till september and other as a resident from oct-dec?
3. Do I have the option of filing only resident tax return for entire year if i use the 'first choice year' option?

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If you do not meet the substantial presence test and you do not have a green card (Note: H1B status is not a green card), you will have to file 2021 as a Nonresident alien.

As soon as you meet substantial presence or get Legal Permanent Resident status, that is the time you can use the first year election.

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