Resident Alien wanting to file jointly with Non-Resident Alien Spouse

Hi,

I am a resident alien (H1-B; not a US citizen or green card holder) who got married in 2023. My spouse has only come here in 2024 but we want to file jointly for 2023 as a Resident Alien wanting to file jointly with Non-Resident Alien Spouse by using the "Nonresident Spouse Treated as a Resident"  option. Is this possible?

 

But she doesn't have an ITIN and to apply for one she would need to file a return.

 

Please advice. I have obtained an extension for my 2023 return already.