ITIN or not

[Spikly 0]

Hi,

I am actually in the process of filling up I-485-I130, we gathered all of the papers, and are about to send them to the USCIS.

However, my husband is filling up his taxes right now, and as we are married he needs to specify it, but they are asking for my ssn which I do not have yet.

My question is should I fill up a W7 form in order to get a ITIN and join it to my husband taxes?

Because I read and it says to fill up for an ITIN only if you are un-eligible for a ssn. But am I un-eligible?

Also it says "By law, an alien individual cannot have both an ITIN and a SSN."

So does it mean if I am applying for ITIN, I will not be able to get a ssn anymore once the USCIS receive my paper, and want to process a green card after the interview?

I'm kind of confused of what to do, I would appreciate any help.

Thank you

[nats6624 0]

Hi,

I am actually in the process of filling up I-485-I130, we gathered all of the papers, and are about to send them to the USCIS.

However, my husband is filling up his taxes right now, and as we are married he needs to specify it, but they are asking for my ssn which I do not have yet.

My question is should I fill up a W7 form in order to get a ITIN and join it to my husband taxes?

Because I read and it says to fill up for an ITIN only if you are un-eligible for a ssn. But am I un-eligible?

Also it says "By law, an alien individual cannot have both an ITIN and a SSN."

So does it mean if I am applying for ITIN, I will not be able to get a ssn anymore once the USCIS receive my paper, and want to process a green card after the interview?

I'm kind of confused of what to do, I would appreciate any help.

Thank you

The ITIN makes your tax return take up to 3 months because you have to paper file and you have to wait for a number. We just sent in my husbands tax return as single and then when i get my SSN you can do a revised tax return for 49 dollars through H&R Block.

[Ning 619]

To file jontly you will need the ITIN number. To get that you send in the tax forms along with your personal info they ask for. There is a special address in Austin Texas to send all documents to. It will take 6 to 8 weeks to process yoir taxes. Make sure you follow the instructions exactly as indicated.

After you have your green card you can get your social security card which will allow you to file the next years taxes using that number. You will no longer need the ITIN number.

[luckykat 1]

Slightly related to this question, what if you have a SSN, but it is stamped "Not authorized to work without DHS authorization"? Should I go ahead and use it to file jointly with my husband. (I had no income except a $1k stipend for a project done under CPT.)

Thanks!

[Micky - Sabri 0]

Slightly related to this question, what if you have a SSN, but it is stamped "Not authorized to work without DHS authorization"? Should I go ahead and use it to file jointly with my husband. (I had no income except a $1k stipend for a project done under CPT.)

Thanks!

if you have a SSN number ...use it, you wilol be fine...already went thru this 2 years ago

[Kittyfang 6]

If you are in the U.S. living with your husband, I would go ahead and use the ITIN and file jointly. We did it and while it's true that the paperwork takes longer, it's also better for your AoS. You will have paperwork that shows that you filed together (a.k.a. commingling your resources).

Do Not let your husband file as single. Why? Because it's a lie. He's not single. If anything, he can file as Married filling separately. If it's already done, you can have your taxes amended tho. At the very least, you get more money back hehe.

my thoughts to you is to call H&R Block and request someone with ITIN experience as well as some immigration experience.