KarenJ2
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If you came on an F-1 visa in 2015, you are considered a nonresident for 5 years or part years. 

 

So 2015 would be your first year you are exempt from counting US days.  Your 5 years would be 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.  

 

Next year for 2020 tax year, you will need to file a resident return.

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