A different scenario here: My first entry to the USA was on H1B. I changed to F1 after few years. Based on substantial presence test, being an exempt individual for first 5 years on student visa, I am a non-resident alien for tax. Can I claim standardized deduction based on US-India tax treaty as I am a student? Or is there any criteria preventing me from claiming it as I came to USA for work initially? Note. Until I came to the USA for work, I was a resident of India.
