I asked my univ last year about the process and they said i qualify as a resident for tax purposes since i was in the US for more than 5 years and i pass the Substantial Presence Test. So i used Turbotax and it went fine.
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As a F-visa holder, you are considered as a nonresident from 2011-2015. Starting from January 1, 2016, you will be considered as a US resident for tax purposes if you meet the SPT. Changing to a H-1B visa does not contradict with the days you are present in the US and thus does not affect your 2017 filing. Therefore, you are still considered as a resident and file a Form 1040 for your 2017 taxes.
As a F-visa holder, you are considered as a nonresident from 2011-2015. Starting from January 1, 2016, you will be considered as a US resident for tax purposes if you meet the SPT. Changing to a H-1B visa does not contradict with the days you are present in the US and thus does not affect your 2017 filing. Therefore, you are still considered as a resident and file a Form 1040 for your 2017 taxes.
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