@bamidoao wrote:
From your answer, I can deduce that as a US resident (for tax purpose) I can file as Married filing jointly if I apply for ITIN for my spouse. Can you give me more details how I can apply for the ITIN?
Thanks
If you decide to file your tax return as Married Filing Jointly you must apply for an ITIN with the tax return and you would need to be providing a statement with your tax return that you want your Nonresident Alien Spouse Treated as a Resident. See IRS Publication 54 Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad page 7 - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p54.pdf
Go to this IRS website for ITIN information - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/general-itin-information
