@grad_student_question
1 the exemption status is limited by if you had used the F-1 exemption once before -- not F-2; it is also limited by J-student/trainee visa within the last six years. I stand by my opinion
2 understand SSN and her work because she is allowed to work on campus
3. Slightly disagree with your comment on immigration status and tax filing status ( i.e. NRA or resident for tax purposes). But it is not important in this discussion
4. You are both Non-Residents --- while F-1 you were Non-Resident & exempt ( through 12/31/2019) ; while -F-2, a dependent visa ties your status to her status ( F-1 , exempt and NRA ).
Thus you file a form 1040-NR ( not supported by TurboTax), you cannot file joint -- NRAs file as married , implying single . You should use SprinTax, Tax professional familiar with international filing and or ask for help at your school foreign student office.
Is there more I can do for you ?
