TN visa and leaving US back to Canada

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marie999
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TN visa and leaving US back to Canada

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Hi there.
I have worked in the US for more than 10 years on TN visas. I thought that when I returned to Canada to become a Canadian resident / US non-resident that I was considered a 'long term permanent resident' and would have to file form: I-407 (abandonment of lawful permanent resident status - Homeland Security) and form: 8854 (IRS expatriation form).
After researching this further it looks like as the TN is not a 'permanent resident' visa, so I don't have to file either form which is great.

Is this correct?

Also does that mean I simply file a 1040 for the 2018 year (if I leave this year) and that's it? How does the IRS know that's my last form?

Thank you for any advice.
nelsona
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Re: TN visa and leaving US back to Canada

Post by nelsona »

That’s about it.
It nay not be your last return since you no doubt have pension income to declare at some future date on a 1040NR.
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