Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

Tax Form W-7 Question

I am writing this on behalf of a friend of mine. She entered the U.S. legally through a work agency. Her visa has now since expired and she never obtained a social security number. She is currently working. Her employer has instructed her to fill out IRS tax form W-7. What are the legal implications in filling out this form? Does she risk deportation? She really wishes to remain in this country.


Asked on 1/04/04, 8:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Albert Van-Lare The Law Office of Albert Van-Lare

Re: Tax Form W-7 Question

Any illegal act may subject an alien to deportation. She should consider regularizing her stay

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Answered on 1/10/04, 1:32 pm


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