@handdrops , having gone through the above interactions and agreeing with @SteamTrain , here is what I get from your post-- (a) you are a Non-resident alien from South Africa ; (b) you were in the US for six months during 2016 ( when did you enter the USA and when did you leave; what visa ?? ); (c) you were employed for the six months ( yes? ) by US employer ( ?) and issued a W-2; (d) you filed a return ( yes? ) for the year 2016 but have not heard from the IRS OR you are trying to file a 2016 return. (e) need help in proceeding.
As you can see from my question marks , there are lot of information we need before being able to provide an answer specific to your scenario. It appears prima facie that you were a Non-Resident Alien and should have filed a form 1040-NR but depending on your answers this may change. Please answer the questions and as much information as you can -- this is public board so refrain from personally identifiable information.
