My wife lives in El Salvador and will be giving birth to our baby girl in Oct. We will be registering her at the US Embassy so that she can be a US citizen. She has two kids who were born in El Salvador who are now my financial responsibility. My wife, her two kids (currently in the process of me adopting them), and our new born will be coming in the fall of next year once our immigration documents are finalized. What steps do I need to take in order for me to claim her two kids as dependents or tax credits for adoption and what child tax credits will be available for my baby girl. My wife and I have decided for her to take care of our daughter for the first two years. Will I be able to claim her as a dependent?
Another question. I have not changed my status on my payroll, I still am a single filer, not married. We got married in El Salvador. What steps do I need to take in order for me to change my status on my payroll?
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