Hal_Al
Level 15

After you file

It does not matter. The IRS will process your return without coordinating with his return. It he never gets around to amending, 9-12 months later you will both hear from the IRS.

You do not need to wait until his amended return is fully processed, or even submitted, to claim him on your return. But, you cannot e-file. You will have to mail in a paper return.