@JeffreyR77 I understand that. The IRS says this though:
"You will not be an exempt individual as a student if you have been exempt as a teacher, trainee, student, Exchange Visitor, or Cultural Exchange Visitor on an "F, " "J, " "M, " or "Q " visa for any part of more than 5 calendar years, unless you establish to the satisfaction of the IRS that you do not intend to reside permanently in the United States, and you have substantially complied with the requirements of your nonimmigrant status."
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/exempt-individual-who-is-a-student
It doesn't specify that the years need to be consecutive.
