[Reviewed 2/6/2024]
If, on Dec 31 of the tax year, you were a nonresident alien and you were married to a U.S. resident (resident alien, permanent resident, or U.S. Citizen), you can choose to file jointly with your resident spouse.
See this IRS page for further information.
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/nonresident-spouse