M1, then J1 visa - total 2.5 years, NR or resident?

[lelebebbel]

I'm a german citizen.
Starting January 2007, I was in the US for 4 months as a student on an M1 visa. I then returned to germany, got a J1 visa and stayed in the US as a trainee from June 2007 until June 2009. I left the US end of June 2009.

For 2008, I filed a 1040NR-EZ and 8843, and my federal taxes were refunded.

Am I still considered a non-resident for 2009, even though I was in the US for a total of more than 2 years?
My J-1 trainee visa duration was 2 years, so I should be exempt, right?

If I can still file the non resident forms, do I somehow have to clarify this situation on the form?

[Atlanta Tax Guru]

You are still a non-resident alien, because the German-U.S. Tax Treaty exempts J-1 trainees for up to four years. Tax Year 2009 was only your third year, so you are good.
However, as a trainee, your treaty exemption amount is limited to $9,000.

[williamsmith]

M1, then J1 visa - total 2.5 years, NR or resident? - Form 1040NR Form 8843 Instructions - F1 OPT J1 Tax Refund Tax Back - H1B visa taxes, H4 Tax ID Number, J1 Taxes, L1 visa taxes, Form 1040NR Software, Form 843, International Student Tax Return

[Atlanta Tax Guru]

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