J1 changing to F1

Hello,

I have a query about my residency status for the 2020 tax return. It is a complicated history.

I entered the united states on 12/27/2018 during my J-1 Visa grace period. My J-1 intern visa started in early Jan-2019. I went back to my home country by the end of June-2019. Got my J-1 intern visa renewed and came back to the US in mid-august 2019. And I leaving the country now at end of nov-2020. And I am going to get an F-1 visa starting Jan-2021. So, Will, I be a resident or non-resident alien for the upcoming tax year?

Thanks in Advance

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Feb 8, 2021 3:30:35 PM

For year 2021, you will be considered as a nonresident.

As a F- visa holder, you have total 5 years being exempt lifetime ( not counting days hence nonresident status) including both J and F visa. Therefore, you would be counting your exempt years start from 2018 until 2022. You will be considered as a nonresident from 2018 until 2022 ( J visa 2018-2020, F visa 2021-2022).

As TurboTax does not support nonresident status, you are suggested use Sprintax to complete your filing of Form 1040-NR.

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J1 changing to F1