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    reyndir Posts: 8, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 7, 2007, 06:21 PM
    Apply ITIN for H4 living outside US
    Hi,

    I am an H1B holder, can I apply my wife and kids, H4 holders for ITIN so I can claim them as dependents?

    Thanks!

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    Sep 7, 2007, 08:08 PM
    Yes.

    You file Form W-7 WITH your tax return in early 2008 to get them ITINs.
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    Sep 8, 2007, 05:52 AM
    Thanks AtlantaTaxExpert!

    What are the documents needed to apply them an ITIN?
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    Sep 8, 2007, 08:57 AM
    Form W-7 and a notarzied photocopy of the passport for the applicant.
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