CAA IRS ITIN Application Process 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which form does a CAA attach to a W-7 to certify that the applicant's identity documents were reviewed and authenticated?
- Form 13551
- Form 8821
- Form 14194, Certificate of Accuracy (Correct answer)
- Form 2848
Correct answer: Form 14194, Certificate of Accuracy
CAAs attach Form 14194, the Certificate of Accuracy, to confirm they reviewed and authenticated the original or certified documents.
Question 2: For dependent applicants, which documents may a CAA authenticate?
- Only passports and civil birth certificates (Correct answer)
- Any of the 13 acceptable documents
- Only school records
- No documents; dependents must always mail originals
Correct answer: Only passports and civil birth certificates
CAAs may authenticate only passports and civil birth certificates for dependents.
Question 3: Which type of document copy is NOT acceptable with an ITIN application?
- The original document
- A copy certified by the issuing agency
- A copy certified by the foreign country's consular office
- A notarized copy (Correct answer)
Correct answer: A notarized copy
The IRS accepts originals or copies certified by the issuing agency, not notarized copies.
Question 4: A dependent applicant under age 6 who lacks a passport may use which document to help establish identity?
- Medical records (Correct answer)
- A foreign voter registration card
- A utility bill
- A U.S. library card
Correct answer: Medical records
Medical records are acceptable identity documents for dependents under age 6.
Question 5: When is a dependent's passport, by itself, insufficient as proof of U.S. residency?
- When it was issued within the last year
- When it has no date of entry into the U.S., unless an exception like Canada/Mexico or military overseas applies (Correct answer)
- When the dependent is over age 18
- When it was issued by a consulate
Correct answer: When it has no date of entry into the U.S., unless an exception like Canada/Mexico or military overseas applies
A dependent's passport must show a U.S. date of entry to prove residency, unless the dependent is from Canada or Mexico or is a dependent of U.S. military overseas.
Question 6: Where are ITIN applications mailed when not filed in person?
- IRS, Ogden, UT
- IRS, Kansas City, MO
- IRS ITIN Operation, Austin, TX (Correct answer)
- IRS, Philadelphia, PA
Correct answer: IRS ITIN Operation, Austin, TX
Mailed W-7 applications go to the IRS ITIN Operation in Austin, Texas.
Question 7: During the peak filing season, roughly how long can ITIN processing take?
- 2 to 3 weeks
- 9 to 11 weeks (Correct answer)
- 4 to 6 months
- Same day
Correct answer: 9 to 11 weeks
Processing normally takes about 7 weeks, and 9 to 11 weeks during peak season (Jan 15 to Apr 30) or for applications filed from overseas.
CAA IRS ITIN Application Process 5
Which form does a CAA attach to a W-7 to certify that the applicant's identity documents were reviewed and authenticated?