@palfonso2 , agreeing with @Critter-3 that it is a bad idea to file an ITIN application ( W-7) while your spouse is clearly awaiting & eligible for SSN.
If what you are trying to do is to file as soon as possible and get your refund -->
(a) you wait till SSN issued ( perhaps a visit to local SSA office may provide an idea of process time ) , the prepare and file as Married Filing Joint ( MFJ)
(b) a second option is to file as Married Filing Separate and then amend the return when you have the SSN for the spouse -- this one has the problem of (1) missing SSN for the spouse may disallow e-file which will still delay the processing and (2) requiring to amend the return to get the full refund.
In my view , just wait till the SSN is issued and then e-file as quickly a possible.
Does this make sense ?
