resident alien/non resident status

An individual who enters the US on an immigration visa is a permanent resident upon entry. The stamp on the passport given by CBP at the airport is the confirmation of resident status. Therefore, although I do not know tax law, I believe that you should be filling out “resident alien”  as you are a permanent resident regardless of whether you have yet to receive the physical card. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.