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You have it exactly right.

One note: do NOT try to file a dual-status return yourself, as it is NOT a return for amateurs.

In fact, if you decide to do the dual-status return, be careful about...

You have a choice.

You can file as an expatriate dual-status, which allows you to declare ONLY the U.S.-sourced income you earned before returning to India. However, you CANNOT claim the $24,400...