I transitioned from F1-STEM OPT to H1B from Oct’20.
Can I file tax returns as a ‘Resident alien’ this year?

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Short answer: NO, unless 2020 was the 6th calendar year in your entire life that you’ve had an F visa (e.g., you studied your undergrad and masters in the US)

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