Hi, I need help determining my correct filing status for 2024. Here’s my situation:
• I was on an H4 visa from 2015 to December 18, 2022.
• I switched to an F1 visa on December 18, 2022, and remained on F1 for all of 2023.
• I switched to an H1B visa on October 15, 2024, and have been working full-time since January 2024.
• I was outside the U.S. from 11/22/24 to 11/24/24 and 11/27/24 to 12/24/24.
• I have two W-2s:
• One from when I was on F1 (where no Social Security/Medicare taxes were withheld).
• One from when I was on H1B (with Social Security/Medicare taxes
Question:
• Should I file as a dual-status alien for 2024 (1040-NR for Jan 1–Oct 14 and 1040 for Oct 15–Dec 31)?
• Or should I file as a nonresident alien for the whole year?
• If dual-status is correct, do I need to include a statement explaining my residency transition?
Would appreciate any guidance! Thanks.
