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June 6, 2019
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How to properly fill W-7 for wife on H-4 visa?

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I'm on H1-B visa. My wife has H-4 Visa. It's our second year living in the US. In the first year my wife didn't apply for ITIN and I used married filing separately option. Our accountant said it's the best option.

However this year I want to use Turbotax, obtain ITIN for my wife and file jointly. I know I'll need to mail W-7 with my tax return via regular mail.

The questions are:

What boxes shall she check in the first filed in W-7 form?

Does she pick "Dependent of resident", "Spouse of resident" or "Dependent/Spouse of non-resident"?

She is studying remotely/via internet in a regular university located in her home country. Do we need to check "f"?

What else do we need to check in the first field?

I've read "Instructions for Form W-7" but they're not helpful at all.

Thanks!

Best answer by bine22

She would choose e, spouse of resident alien.

When did you cone to the US in 2014?

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June 6, 2019

She would choose e, spouse of resident alien.

When did you cone to the US in 2014?

June 6, 2019
We came to the US in September 2014.