She is not eligible be counted as your dependent. If she is claiming a treaty-based position by filing a 8843, you will need to file Married Filing Separately.
You may file Married Filing Jointly and you have the option of declaring her a US resident for tax filing purposes. If you choose this filing status, you will need to report your worldwide income. This is your best choice for a more favorable tax outcome
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