Hi Tax Guru,

I came across this website & found it very informative. It is a very good initiative. I have a query, if you can please help.

I came to US in May 2012. Before that I was working in India. This is my first Port of Entry in USA in 2012. I was not in USA in year 2011, 2010 & 2009.

I am married but my wife is not in USA as she does not have a VISA. I cannot get her ITIN made as her passport has expired.

In November, I passed the substantial presence test of 182 days. Hence, by end of year 2012, I was a resident alien in USA.

My query is that while filing return do I need to show my salary of India for months of January - April 2012?

What should be best option for my case for filing taxes?

Can I pay as Dual Status Alien without need of ITIN for my wife?

Or should I file as Resident Alien?

Please suggest.