A nonresident alien (NRA) refers to an individual who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and does not meet the requirements of the substantial presence test or the green card test.
You can easily determine your residency status for free using Sprintax. Just create an account or log in to begin. After completing Step 1 (Residency Status), the system will automatically determine your residency status for the tax year.
Info: Sprintax is designed exclusively for nonresidents for federal tax purposes. If you proceed to Step 2, it means you have been classified as a nonresident. If you are not a nonresident, Sprintax will stop you from continuing further.