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Yes.  Since you were non-residents from 2022-2024, you were not a resident during the preceding year which is the requirement for first year choice.

However, considering you met the substantial presence test in 2025 (assuming you did not leave after arrival) you can file a joint return as full year residents under 6013 (h).  Do understand that if you file as a full year resident, you will need to include any income you earned while living in Canada as well. Since both you and your spouse would have met the substantial presence test by the end of the year, you would meet the qualification of married to a resident alien at the end of the year

In order to properly make the election under IRC § 6013(h): – 

• The individual must be a nonresident alien at the beginning of the tax year, – 
• The individual must be a U.S. resident at the end of the tax year, – 
• The individual must be married to a U.S. citizen or resident alien at the end of the tax year for wh...
• A statement making the election