ITIN Number is necessary for my wife's GC

[NJCGC]

Hi Guys,

I need some advises here.

I got married and planning to apply my wife's 485, 765 and 131. Do she need ITIN number !!!

Thanks
I485 ND 09/18/2003

 

[TheRealCanadian]

I got married and planning to apply my wife's 485, 765 and 131. Do she need ITIN number !!!

Don't waste your time getting an ITIN. Two weeks after she gets her EAD, apply for an SSN for her.

 

[NJCGC]

Hi,

I can not apply for SSN right !!!

Thanks

 

[TheRealCanadian]

I can not apply for SSN right !!!

Pardon?

If your wife is in the US and has employment authorization, she can apply for an SSN.

 

[curiousGeorge]

ITIN is only for IRS purposes, USCIS does not need it, or care about it.