Well, for 2 years... u have to be under other visa than F1.. coz F1 does not count. and 1040 regular allows us to have standard deductions where as in 1040 NR it gives us only itemized.. the question is that... how to file for 2005 tax year as the status changed to H1B as of Oct 05... coz for student I filed 1040NR-EZ.. now I can file 1040.. but the forms are different... suggestions..??