uz_air91
Returning Member

F1 to H1b Tax Return

Hi,

 

I entered US on July 30th, 2017 as an F-1 student. I started working on September 4th, 2018 on OPT. My visa status changed to H1b on October 1st, 2019. 

 

My tax consultant said I can file as a Resident Alien. However, I believe I don't meet the substantial presence test because I was considered an exempt individual before October 1st, 2019.

 

Can someone please help out with this?