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Old 04-11-2010, 02:03 PM
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Default NOT Eligible

Neals:

The time you spend under the J-1 visa does NOT count towards the Substantial Presence Test.

This being the case, you are a non-resident alien and this od NOT qualify for the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer's Credit.
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