Hello,
I know this is sort of an early question, but here it comes. I have an SSN and am currently on H1 visa (stamped until Sept 2009). But I have a new I-797 form (Valid until Nov 2010)
I am getting married in December 2008, in India, and am planning on getting my wife to US on H4 visa. Some of the questions I have (and trust me I have tried looking up the internet and could not find an answer) are as follows:
1. Does it help me ,when claiming for taxes in '09 for '08 tax year, if my wife arrives in US before Dec 31st 2008 or it does not matter when she arrives to US I still claim married (MFS / MFJ / HoH) - as I was married in '08.?
2. Should I claim "Head of Household" or "Married Filing Single" or "Married filing Jointly"?
3. How do I make sure she gets an ITIN number?
4. Will my wife get her H4 visa issued until my stamped H1 date (Sept 2009) or until my I-797 (Nov 2010)?
I would appreciate if you can answer these questions - without much legal jargon.
Thanks.
Sai
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