@ kady ,
(a) if the NRA ( Non-Resident Alien ) has not passed the SPT ( Substantial Presence Test ) but has US sourced income, then he/she must file 1040-NR ( not supported by TurboTax ).
(b) A Non-Resident can choose to file along with a US ( citizen/ GreenCard / Resident for Tax purposes ) as a resident and MFJ ( Married Filing Joint). In such a case his/her world income will come under US taxation.
Given the above and because he has had no US source income and still NRA, it may be simpler for you to file as MFS ( Married Filing Sep.). You prepare as MFS , provide his name/SSN etc. as usual and e-file. And you can use standard deduction.
Is there more I can do for you ?
