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No, if your only US income was  US bank account interest income that is not connected with a trade or business, you are not required to file a nonresident tax return.  See IRS Publication 519 at this link for more information on interest income taxation.

 

If the interest income is connected with a trade or business, you may need to file a US nonresident tax return (Form 1040-NR) and then apply the tax treaty benefits.  See IRS Publication 901 at this link for the tax treaty provisions related to your resident country.

 

You are a nonresident for US tax purposes because you do not meet the substantial presence test for 2019.

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