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@sakilee0209 , thank you for the response.

Given the uncertainty of your future decisions, I would :

(a) File for an extension  on form 2350  and then file your return post  8/26/2025.

(b) The above will allow you to choose a test period of  8/26/2024  to 8/26/2025 for purposes of form 2555.  Assuming that you meet the 330 days away from the US, you should be able to  exclude   Foreign Earned Income for the tax year 2024.

(c)  Note since you are filing MFJ,  your 2024 filing would include  all of your and your wife's world income for US tax purposes, with your Foreign income  only excluded.  Also  your marginal tax rate would be pushed up  ( it is based on total income without regard to excluded income ).

(d) The extension only allows for a later filing  but the pay-by date of 4/15/2025 remain in place.

(e)  Also note that because  you have been a resident of the USA for a long time, there are tax consequences when you abandon the GC.  Depending on the exact facts and circumstances, there may  mark-to-market  requirements on assets that own in the US.  Here is some info on this :

Expatriation tax | Internal Revenue Service

 

Is there more I can do for you ?

 

pk