Can I claim as a dependent a Sri Lankan child I supported (raising and educational costs) from birth who now lives with me as a college student (FI-visa)?

[ftvturbo]

I pay 100% of this person's expenses (living and educational).  She has an F1 visa.  She does not have a SSN.  She is my Goddaughter and lives with me.

[JohnW15 · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately, she doesn't qualify as your dependent.  She's not a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.  Also, either a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is generally required to claim someone as your dependent.