I was a F2 student for one year. Then, my status was changed to F1 and I stayed for 4 years. Am I a resident alien?

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I was a F2 student for one year. Then, my status was changed to F1 and I stayed for 4 years. Am I a resident alien?

I was F2 during 2012 and F1 during 2013-2016. I'm filing tax for 2017 calendar year. Thanks.

[LinaJ2018 · Accepted solution]

As a F-visa holder, whether F-1 or F-2, you are considered as a nonresident for five years from the year you first enter the US.  In your situation, it's 2012-2016.  Starting from January 1, 2017, if you meet the Substantial Presence Test SPT, ( be present in US for at least 183 days), you are considered as a resident for tax purposes.