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Yes, you can claim her.
A qualifying relative must meet all five of the following conditions:
- Relationship: The person must live in your home for the entire year (be a "member of your household") or be related to you.
- Gross Income: Generally, it must be less than $4,050 (not including Social Security or welfare.)
- Support: Generally, you must provide more than half the person's support. Special rules apply for children of divorced or separated parents or children receiving support from two or more people.
- Marital status: Generally, a dependent cannot file a joint tax return with a spouse. The only exception is when the dependent files a joint return only to get a return of taxes paid and, if separate returns filed, neither dependent or spouse would have a tax liability.
- Nationality: The person must be a United States citizen; or a resident or national of the U.S., Canada or Mexico. An adopted child that is not a US citizen or resident of the US, Canada, or Mexico must live with you for the entire year.