Vanessa A
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No, since you have been in the US more than 5 years, and have since passed the substantial presence test (assuming you have not left the country for long periods of time) you would be considered a Resident Alien.  

 

No, the time does not restart when you start graduate school.  It is a one time 5 year exemption, after the 5 years, your exemption is no longer valid. 

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