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Does anybody know if filing for an ITIN# (Form W7) for my spouse will effect filing for AOS for a Green Card? We are just getting ready to also file the AOS. It says on the W7 "don't submit this form if you have, or are eligible to get a US social security number".

 

We are not eligible to get a SSN until we actually have a Green card so I am hesitant to file for the ITIN# to file for 2020 taxes.

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VisaDonnie
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I just spoke to the IRS here is what needs to happen:   1) Complete the W-7 2) Complete your Federal & State tax returns using the number 999-88-9999 in place of a Social Security N

Mike E
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K-1s whose authorized stay has not expired are eligible to get an SSN.  Many K-1s in VJ got SSNs before AOS or EAD.  This includes my then fiancée.  This has been discussed extensively  on VJ.  

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We did it several years ago while we were still dating, so the process may have changed slightly, but we filled out a $0 income tax return and a W7 for her and showed up (had an appointment?) at our l

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payxibka   10,044

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6 minutes ago, VisaDonnie said:

Does anybody know if filing for an ITIN# (Form W7) for my spouse will effect filing for AOS for a Green Card? We are just getting ready to also file the AOS. It says on the W7 "don't submit this form if you have, or are eligible to get a US social security number".

 

We are not eligible to get a SSN until we actually have a Green card so I am hesitant to file for the ITIN# to file for 2020 taxes.

Why are you hesitant?  You are not yet eligible for SSN.  ITIN is your only other option. 

YMMV

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K-1s whose authorized stay has not expired are eligible to get an SSN.  Many K-1s in VJ got SSNs before AOS or EAD.  This includes my then fiancée.  This has been discussed extensively  on VJ.  

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42 minutes ago, VisaDonnie said:

Does anybody know if filing for an ITIN# (Form W7) for my spouse will effect filing for AOS for a Green Card? We are just getting ready to also file the AOS. It says on the W7 "don't submit this form if you have, or are eligible to get a US social security number".

 

We are not eligible to get a SSN until we actually have a Green card so I am hesitant to file for the ITIN# to file for 2020 taxes.

She can request a SSN with her I-765, can't she?

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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payxibka   10,044

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Original question was will having an ITIN have any effect on AOS.   The answer is NO.  The USCIS doesn't care if you have an ITIN or not.  

YMMV

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4 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Original question was will having an ITIN have any effect on AOS.   The answer is NO.  The USCIS doesn't care if you have an ITIN or not.  

True.  I was referring to his statement about having to wait for the Green Card.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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https://www.itin-services.com/who-needs-itin?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzsfU6pqo7gIViaeGCh18ygIFEAAYASABEgJAAPD_BwE

 

 

read this site as this tax consultant explains you need to have a ITIN (if you do not have a SS #) unless you fall into certain categories which are explained 

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Nope,  it doesnt

just remember to change the ITIN to your new SS# when you get it 

like with IRS,  the bank and any credit card as you can have a credit report with ITIN if name is on a card

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First thing you get as a K1 is a SSN, wait a few days after arrival to make sure it is in the system.

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We have given up on the K-1 and got married. Got tired of waiting for the interview. So we just started the paperwork for AOS.

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50 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

https://www.itin-services.com/who-needs-itin?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzsfU6pqo7gIViaeGCh18ygIFEAAYASABEgJAAPD_BwE

 

 

read this site as this tax consultant explains you need to have a ITIN (if you do not have a SS #) unless you fall into certain categories which are explained 

Hi, I clicked the link and it says that you can apply for an ITIN via this website. Is this legit?

I-751

July 25, 2023 - Submitted ROC via USPS 

July 31, 2023 - Credit card charged

Aug 1, 2023 - Text confirmation with IOE number received

Aug 14, 2023 - 48-month extension letter received

Aug 23, 2023 - Biometrics appointment at Brooklyn ASC

 

I-485

July 2, 2020 - 1st AOS submission via USPS  | July 19, 2020 - Rejected package received due to "missing forms" | July 20, 2020 - Resubmitted AOS Package | July 26, 2020 - AOS received at Chicago lockbox via USPS

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Aug 9, 2020 - Credit card was charged | Aug 13, 2020 - Received SMS confirmation from USCIS | Aug 17, 2020 - Received NOAs in the mail | Aug 21, 2020 - USCIS account updated to RFE (waiting for mail)

Aug 27, 2020 - Hard copy of RFIE received in the mail (I-864EZ rejected) | Aug 31, 2020 - Response to RFIE sent to NBC

Sept 9, 2020 - Response to RFIE received by USCIS | Sept. 22, 2020 - Received I-693 deficiency notice

Nov 21, 2020 - Date USCIS sent out biometrics appointment letter  | Nov. 28, 2020 - Received bio appointment letter

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Feb 25, 2021 - New card is being produced (EAD) | Feb. 26, 2021 - EAD and AP have been approved

Mar 3, 2021 - Combo card received | Mar. 5, 2021 - SSN card received

Aug 31, 2021 - Case updated online to interview has been scheduled | Sept 8, 2021 - Interview schedule received in the mail via USPS

Oct 5, 2021 - Scheduled interview | Oct 6, 2021 - Approved

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3 hours ago, Celebi said:

Hi, I clicked the link and it says that you can apply for an ITIN via this website. Is this legit?

Is it legit? -

 

Legit as in, yes, they will get all your info, fill out the form for you and send it to the IRS while charging you a bunch of money for something you can do yourself? 

 

Sure, it seams as legit as RapidVisa.... doesn't mean someone should use them.

 

It took me all of about 3 minutes when I filled out the ITIN application for my wife. 

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Basically you have to apply for ITIN as you are married and need to report IRS tax returns as MFJ or MFS

filing separate would mean she is going to file for herself and if she doesn't have green card or SS #,  how can she?

So,  you will be filing MFJ and filing out the W 7 for ITIN

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payxibka   10,044

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47 minutes ago, kris&me said:

Basically you have to apply for ITIN as you are married and need to report IRS tax returns as MFJ or MFS

filing separate would mean she is going to file for herself and if she doesn't have green card or SS #,  how can she?

So,  you will be filing MFJ and filing out the W 7 for ITIN

MFS does  indicate the possibility of seperate filings, but often times, the alien does not have any income to tax therefore no return 

YMMV

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