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    rcarkoyan Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 8, 2011, 10:10 AM
    Can I file jointly when I am filin for taxes if my wife has a B1/B2 visa?
    I am a US Citizen and have been married for the last 8 months. My wife is here and we are in the process of adjusting her status through I485. She is not a resident yet and I would like to find out if this may be a problem if I file for taxes jointly.

    Thank you for your responses.
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    Feb 25, 2011, 02:47 PM
    Yes, you can file jointly with your wife. She does not even have to be in the United States.

    You will have to submit Form W-7 to get her an ITIN, but that process is done with the tax return and delays the refund by about a month over filing electronically.

    If you need professional help filing your return and applying for the ITIN, email me at [email protected].
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