I started OPT in June 2021 and have been on an F1 visa since 2016. My wife and children hold F2 visas and for 2016 through 2020 we filed form 8843 because we did not have any income during that time. For the time I did receive income in 2021, I understand I need to file a 1040NR. My wife and children do not have an SSN or ITIN. Should I file using Married Filing Separately and have my wife and children file 8843, or should I file using Married Filing Jointly and only file 8843 for my children?
