Hi guys, I have a slight dilemma. I am a USC whose wifes i130 just got approved. We are moving to the NVC stage. Last year, I got overzealous and filed for an ITIN number for my wife with my 2021 tax returns (married filing jointly). Finally after a year, she got that approved few weeks ago however, my 2021 tax return is still not processed and might take another few months per IRS...
I know the requirement is only latest tax year which would be 2022 returns (correct me if wrong), so I am debating about just e-filing as married filing single this time around to avoid anymore headaches - despite having an ITIN number for her (I will get less refund back but that's ok). Do you think my strategy sounds right?
P.s - there is no way for me to get a transcript for 2021 as IRS says they are processing it...and I keep hearing that sending last 3 tax returns is safe bet so I'm stressed. Thank you