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    Mar 3, 2009, 06:07 PM
    Non resident children
    Hello,

    I been married to my wife for 1.5 years , she lives in the philippines along with her two kids that I been taking care of for now 2 years. Both my wife and kids are waiting for a visa. I know I can claim my wife under w7 but can I claim the kids also?
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    Mar 3, 2009, 11:48 PM

    You can not claim kids on your 2008 tax return.
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    Mar 5, 2009, 12:36 PM

    There are several tests to determine if a child is a dependent.
    One of those tests requires that they be citizens or residents of the United States. The children in the Philippines seem to fail this test.
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