You mention "no U.S.income" which suggests that she might have had some income from elsewhere. And you are not mentioning where she traveled from, or anything else regarding her status as a resident alien, national, or Canadian or Mexican resident.
Qualifying relative
- They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
- They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
- They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
- They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
- They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).
- They made less than $5050 in 2024. (Not counting Social Security)
- You provided more than half of their financial support.
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