Similar questions have been asked but I am asking for the details of my situation and for the current tax return year. I would like advice about how to file my taxes this year. I am married but my wife does not have citizenship or a green card yet. She lives in Poland and has applied for a greencard and is waiting to get an interview. She currently doesn't make any income and hasn't made any income that would be taxed.
Last year we filed Married filing Separately. Unfortunately the pace of I-130 through USCIS is still very slow and even though we hoped it would be approved we are still waiting.
My question is I would like to file married filing Jointly instead of married filing separately. What forms should should I use when completing my return. I saw that I can not file with E-File but that I could submit a paper return with a W-7 . I read in similar posts that it is recommended to file married but separately and mail in the completed forms instead of e-filing. I'm wondering what options there are and what would be recommended.
