@GuyBoren , while agreeing with my colleague @SwapnaM , and like her I am wondering about
(a) what visa ,
(b) from which country
(c) the reason given by IRS for refusal of ITIN .
Generally ITIN is ONLY for the purposes of filing a tax return -- so if you are a Resident for Tax purposes ( having met the SPT), and wish to file Married Filing Joint then you definitely need the ITIN for your spouse . Ditto for the children. Therefore the need for more info.
I will circle back once I hear from you
pk
