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I am asking this on behalf of a friend. This question is relevant for USA.

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I recently came to the USA and am on F2 visa (student category). I am not working professionally in the US and am not getting paid from any source. I want to get an ITIN (or SSN) issued before the financial year ends. What is the process for that? I tried calling IRS multiple times, but was never able to speak to an agent. Also, I didn't find the application process on the website.

Also, do I need to apply from state of my residence only? Or can I apply it from any other state too? I am asking this because I am planning to visit friends in different states during the holiday period.

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F2 is the dependent (spouse or child) of an F1 student. Someone on F2 is not authorized to work in the US, so would not be eligible for an SSN. If you file a US tax return (e.g. if you have income or your spouse has income and you guys file jointly), you can get an ITIN, but you can only apply for the ITIN together with your tax return filing. You would only file a 2021 tax return in early 2022. Unless you have a past year tax return that you need to file, you would not be able to get an ITIN now. The state doesn't matter.

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