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    Feb 8, 2010, 09:07 PM
    F1 visa holder can be dependent?
    I have F1 visa. My brother pays my tuition fee. Can I be his dependent? Thanks for your reply
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    Feb 9, 2010, 02:46 AM

    No. A dependent must be U.S. citizen or resident. An F-1 visa holder is exempt from residency for 5-years.
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