The IRS uses two tests—the green card test and the substantial presence test—for assessing your alien status. If you satisfy the requirements of either one, you’re considered a resident alien for income tax purposes; otherwise, you’re treated as a non-resident alien.
If you don’t have a green card and spend at least 31 days in the U.S. during the current tax year and a total of 183 days during the last three tax years (inclusive of the current tax year), you’ll usually satisfy the physical presence test and are also treated as a resident alien.
However, as a student with an F-1 visa, you are considered an 'exempt individual' for counting days for the substantial presence test, so would not be considered a Resident Alien for tax purposes. I would suggest you contact Sprintax for guidance in your situation.
The IRS Efile computers would have no knowledge of your visa status; so your return could be accepted as long as your SSN is correct.
Here's more info in Tax Tips for Resident and Non-Resident Aliens.
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