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    Feb 8, 2009, 05:07 PM
    Do I need SSN for my wife while I am on H1?
    Hi,

    I arrived here on H1 in August 2008 and my wife and son joined me in September 2008, both on H4. Now while filing taxes for 2008, can I file under "married and filing jointly"? If so, does my wife/son need an SSN? If so, how do I get one for them? I see that most websites are asking for their SSN's..

    Thanks in advance,
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    Feb 18, 2009, 03:35 PM
    You need to submit Form W-7 with notarized photocopies of their passports WITH the tax return to get them Individual Tax Identification Numbers.
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    Feb 19, 2009, 12:58 AM

    You can file joint return as residents but you must wait to file your tax return till you complete SPT in 2009.
    Read Your U.S. Tax Return: Substantial Presence Test
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