Canadian in US H1B Tax Help.... Please

Hi All,

I am a single canadian working in oakland on an H1B. Entered the US on May 24, 2011 and started work on May 31, 2011. I maintain canadian and american bank accounts. My savings are all in my canadian accounts. All of my furniture and clothing and social ties are in canada. I hold canadian passport and drivers license and CA drivers license.

Questions:

1) I sold my house prior to my move. How do i ensure i dont pay capital gains in the US.
2) Should i put my registered pension plan into RRSP's or have it as a LIRA?
3) How will i file my taxes for the year?

Thanks for any help.
Jon

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