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    Apr 26, 2011, 08:32 AM
    Claiming non-resident alien parents as dependents
    I am US citizen. My parents in India get full support from me. I meet Gross Income Test, Support Test, Joint Return Test & Citizenship Test provided by IRS. Can I claim them dependents?
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    Apr 26, 2011, 09:46 AM

    No - any dependent you claim must be a US citizen, resident alien, US national, or resident of Canada or Mexico.
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