After a further detailed review of your situation and the NE instructions, the best option is to file an NE return (if you have withholdings and you want a refund) but $0 NE sourced income. You will have to mail this return to the NE DoR and include your W-2 and explanatory statement regarding your situation. Or you can just not file an NE return and if the NE DoR has an issue, then explain your situation. I revised my answer.
