Because you both were present in the U.S, in 2018, when you obtained the the resident alien status in 2019 you were eligible to file a Form 1040 as a resident alien.
You only would be required to file a Dual Status return if you first came into the United States in 2019 and during the year you became a resident alien per the Substantial Presence Test .
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