You would not be able to file a dual status return jointly. However, if you are a dual status filer, you can make an additional election to treat both you and your spouse as full year residents and file a full year resident return jointly.
This would require a declaration statement and this information can be found at this link <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="
https://www.irs.gov/publications/p519#en_US_2017_publink1000222181">https://www.irs.gov/publications...>
