Can You File Jointly or Separately as an American Abroad?

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Non-Resident Alien Definition If the alien does not meet either the green card test nor the substantial presence test, the alien is a non-resident alien for tax purposes. For example, a spouse living abroad that is not or not yet a lawful permanent resident and does not meet the substantial presence test is a non-resident alien.