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    Feb 7, 2009, 07:55 PM
    Can I claim F1 visa student as a dependent?
    Can I claim F1 visa student as a dependent?
    She is my wife's niece living with us and has Fi viza. My wife and I are US citizen.
    We support most of her expenses. Does she qualify as our dependent?
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    Feb 8, 2009, 12:54 AM

    No, an F1 student is exempt from residency for 5-years, and a dependent must be a resident. Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: Requirements for claiming a dependent
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