A nonresident alien can elect to be considered a resident alien if the nonresident alien is married to a U.S. citizen or a resident alien on the last day of the tax year and both spouses consent.

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This is correct according to the IRS rules. By filing jointly, the nonresident alien and their spouse can elect to treat the nonresident alien spouse as a U.S. resident for tax purposes.

A Nonresident Alien Can Elect to Be Considered a Resident