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Hi guys .. I am not sure if this was discussed before or not. I would like your thoughts and ideas on which would be the best way to handle this issue, if it is an issue. I do apologize in advance for the long post.

I recently applied for an I-130 (PD is 12/23/2010) for my spouse who is overseas right now. For the most part of 2010 I was unemployed due to the economy and pretty much lived off unemployment and money from 401K. I recently worked on my taxes and found out I am going to over 16K in taxes due to taking money out of 401k. Which one of these scenarios you think I should follow to make sure this issue will not impact my spouses visa processing.

1) I can file right now and apply for a payment installment agreement. I will have my 2010 forms ready to send to the NVC when that time arrives.

2) File for an extension which will give me 4 extra months. I will not have my 2010 forms ready to send to NVC.

Which one of those options would be the safest option. Also, one more thing. Since my spouse is overseas right now and have no SSN yet. I was looking at getting a TIN for her by filing a W-7 form. The form asks how the applicant arrived in the US and legal status. Can I still file a W-7 for her although she is overseas? If not, how should I handle my filing status since they will not accept my forms if I do not provide SSN/TIN for her if I file married filing separate.

Thank you very much for your input.

You dont need an immigration forum, you need a tax accountant.

Hi BigJoe5, I am just interested in finding out if my situation will have any impact on wifes visa. I am not worried about dealing with the IRS just how all of this will impact the green card process for my wife if it will have any impact at all.
You dont need an immigration forum, you need a tax accountant.

2) File for an extension which will give me 4 extra months. I will not have my 2010 forms ready to send to NVC. Filing an extension doesnt give you an extra four months to pay tax due. Thats still due on 4/15.