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frantzf
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Can I add my child as dependent even if he's not living in USA?

I am a non resident (I have a Temporary Protected Status), My wife and kids are not in the US
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MayaD
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Can I add my child as dependent even if he's not living in USA?

You can't claim a person as a dependent unless that person is a U.S. citizen, U.S. resident alien, U.S. national, or a resident of Canada or Mexico.

Rules for Claiming a Dependent

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