I was on L1 in USA from 01 Jan 2006 till 16 Sep 2006 and was getting salary in USA. However, my wife and 2 kids were in India at that time. Because of kids education they could not come to USA.

1. Which form I have to use to file the return?
2. Can I file as - Married filing jointly ?
3. My wife and 2 kids are depenedent on me. Can I claim the exemption for 3 of them?

Note: My wife is not working and kids are students.

Thanks :)

You must file a dual-status return, filing BOTH Forms 1040 and 1040NR. You file as Married Filing Separately.

You CANNOT claim any dependents, since they were not in the U.S. with you.