Yes, very likely you can file jointly with your spouse.
Per IRS, to be considered an income tax resident in 2019, you have to meet the requirement of 183 days during the 3-year period that includes the current year and the 2 years immediately before that, counting:
- All the days you were present in the current year, and
- 1/3 of the days you were present in the first year before the current year, and
- 1/6 of the days you were present in the second year before the current year.
Substantial Presence Test
In your situation, 0+ 1/3 of 2018 days+ 1/6 of 2017 days = 183 days
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