Hello,
I'm asking this question on behalf of my mother.
My sister entered the US with an F-1 visa. Her family followed shortly with an F-2 Visa (spouse and 3 children).
They are all sponsored by my mother, and they lived with us since June 2024. My mom is asking if she can claim all 5 of them as dependents on her taxes for 2024?
My sister has a SSN (graduated in Dec 2024) but her family doesn't (not eligible to get one).
Can she claim all 5 of them or just my sister with the SSN? Thank you for the help !
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Your mother may be able to claim your sister as a dependent if she meets the qualifying relative criteria, residency and has a valid Social Security number (SSN).
Your brother-in-law and the children need to get Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs). and they meet the requirements for qualifying relatives, including residency.
For additional IRS information click here
Qualifying Relative Criteria:
Residency Requirements:
See IRS Information here
Obtaining ITINs:
For your brother-in-law and the children without SSNs, your mother would need to obtain ITINs to claim them as dependents. For more information click: The IRS provides guidance on applying for an ITIN.
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