I think I made have answered a question wrong. I should have been eligible for EIC

[MayaD]

To qualify for the EITC, you must:

• Have earned income
• Have investment income below the limit
• Have a valid Social Security number by the due date of your return (including extensions)
• Be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien all year
• Not file Form 2555, Foreign Earned Income
• Meet certain rules if you are separated from your spouse and not filing a joint tax return

You cannot be the dependent of another person

For more information, check: Earned Income Tax Credit