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    Feb 8, 2011, 11:11 AM
    I was on a H2B visa during the year of 2010, am I eligible to claim EIC?
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    Feb 8, 2011, 11:19 AM

    Yes, you are eligible if your income is not more than the limit for your filing status. If you are single without a child, your income must be less than $13460.
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    Feb 9, 2011, 11:30 AM
    My visa was valid from March to November 2010, I am British and my income was less than my filing status. So I am eligible?
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    Feb 9, 2011, 11:31 AM
    I am British but I had a visa from March to November last year and yes my income was less than my filing status. Based on that information I am eligible?
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