@LinaJ2020 . Thank you so much - your recommendations are very helpful!
If I understand well, If I file as dual status alien, I am not eligible for the standard deduction, am I?
If make first year choice to be treated as resident alien, does that apply to all 2019 (Jan-dec)? If this is the case, do I get taxed for all income I earned while I was working in my previous country of residency, knowing that there's no tax treaty with the US, but apparently I could claim tax credits?
Anyone can explain how tax credits work? do I pay the difference if my previous country of residence has a lower tax rates?
Im just trying to understand what is the best filing to status to benefit from the standard deduction in my case without being taxed twice on my precious income before moving to the US.
each of the countries offers tax credits to eliminate most dual taxation
