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    Jan 31, 2009, 12:55 AM
    H1B Kids are in India
    I am in H1B, I have two kids,who are us citizens.

    1. In 2008 My wife joined me from 19 Sep 2008. Can I fill the tax returns as married filling jointly(she also has SSN)?

    2. Entire year(2008) my kids (US Citizens) stayed on India. Are they eligible for child tax credit?
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    Jan 31, 2009, 07:40 AM

    1. Yes you can file married filing jointly.
    2. If you are eligible to claim your kids, you will get child tax credit.
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    Feb 2, 2009, 10:59 PM
    My kids didn't stay with me at all in entire 2008. But both are US citizens stayed back in india? Are they eligible for child tax credit?
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    Feb 2, 2009, 11:41 PM

    Did they stay with their mother? If yes, on the joint return you are eligible to claim the kids.
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    Feb 4, 2009, 05:33 AM

    Yes They stay with mom all the time. Thanks a lot for your advice
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