Yes, according to the information you provided, you can opt for the first year choice. Your residency starting date will be November 30, 2018. You will need to file a dual status return for 2018 and cannot file until after you have met the substantial presence test in 2019. You will need to mail your return and attach a statement to your return.
TurboTax does not support duel status returns however we have a partnership with Sprintax offering a nonresident filing. They can assist you.
Visit the TurboTax/Sprintax site for more info or to get started.
For more information regarding the statement(s) that need to be attached to your return (Please see pages 7
Publication 519 US Tax Guide for Aliens
If you are married and want to file jointly as full year residents (both of you declaring your 2018 worldwide income), you will need to meet the following qualifications:
If you are a dual-status alien, you can choose to be treated as a U.S. resident for the entire year
if all of the following apply.
- You were a nonresident alien at the beginning of the year.
- You are a resident alien or U.S. citizen at the end of the year.
- You are married to a U.S. citizen or resident alien at the end of the year.
- Your spouse joins you in making the choice.
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