Is H1B a Nonresident Alien?

H-1, TN and O-1 visa holders are considered non-resident aliens until they meet the “substantial presence” test.

Is a person on H1B a resident alien in us?

As an H1B holder, you do not have lawful US permanent residence, therefore in the eyes of USCIS, you are not a resident alien.

Who is a nonresident alien?

An alien is any individual who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. A nonresident alien is an alien who has not passed the green card test or the substantial presence test.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.