Resident or non-resident

[lkeanmun]

Hi All,

I arrived in the USA in Aug 2007 as F-1 student. I filed for tax return in 2008as non-resident because I was still in F-1 status.

I graduated in Dec 2008 and now I am under H-1 status. I wish to know whether I should file tax return in 2009 as a resident or non-resident. My guess is I am resident

Here're some additional information.
1. From Aug 2007 until now, I am physically in the USA except from Dec 2008 to Feb 2009.
2. My H-1 status starts from 10/1/2009.

Thank you.

[immihelp]

You should have filed as resident in 2008.

You need to file as resident in 2009 as well.