The answer is YES! Being spent less than 183 days (in 2022. in USA...although you meet the substantial presence test still qualifies you for Closer Connection Exception. BUT in order to claim this exception, you will have to prove that your TAX HOME was another country (Singapore in your case) in 2022. So in order to do so....you can consider the following factors:The country of residence you designate on forms and documentsThe types of official forms and documents you file, such as Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, W-8BEN, Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding, or W-8ECI,u00a0 Certificate of Foreign Personu2019s Claim That Income Is Effectivelyu00a0 Connected With the Conduct of a Trade or Business in the United States.The location of: Your permanent home,Your family,Your personal belongings, such as cars, furniture, clothing, and jewelry,Your current social, political, cultural, or religious affiliations,Your business activities (other than those that constitute your tax home),The jurisdiction in which you hold a driver's license,The jurisdiction in which you vote, andCharitable organizations to which you contribute.But remember that if at any time during 2022 IRS finds that you actively pursued or tried to pursue for a U.S. green card...then they would simply disallow your claim.How would you know that whether it is approved or disapproved.....is a matter of timing. If IRS doesn't ask you additional questions (IRS audit) after filing your tax return....you might assume that your claim has been accepted. i hope it helps.Best of luck with your future!