Tax document requirement for IR1 interview in Mumbai Consulate

[pkd1 2]

My spouse is going for a green card interview at Mumbai consulate in the beginning of July. I have not yet filed 2017 taxes, and I have filed an extension, as I wanted to file married filing jointly, and I need my wife to be here for that, and have an SSN. 

 

I am wondering if Mumbai Consulate would require 2017 tax documents, or they can approve the application with my 2017 extension along with a copy of my W-2. Please advise.

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I would expect that if income were a question that your 2016 tax return along with your current W2 would be adequate.  But I don't know for sure.   But you should be able to apply for an ITIN number for your wife prior to her getting a SSN number and should be able to file your W-7 along with your federal return.  I'm not a tax professional but you should consult with such professional.  It is likely that if you owe taxes that you are accruing interest and possibly fees for the late filing even with the approved extension. It is likely that you could get this done before your interview (again consult with a tax professional)  Check out this link https://www.irs.gov/individuals/how-do-i-apply-for-an-itin  

 

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5 hours ago, pkd1 said:

My spouse is going for a green card interview at Mumbai consulate in the beginning of July. I have not yet filed 2017 taxes, and I have filed an extension, as I wanted to file married filing jointly, and I need my wife to be here for that, and have an SSN. 

 

I am wondering if Mumbai Consulate would require 2017 tax documents, or they can approve the application with my 2017 extension along with a copy of my W-2. Please advise.

Forget the "I want" and file taxes as married filing separately.  You can always amend.  Mumbai tends to require the three tax returns more than any other Consulate in the world.