15/04/2024 6:45 pm
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I am an F1 student and my 2-year-old daughter is a US citizen. I work as a teaching assistant at SUNY Albany. Can I claim the child tax credit for my daughter while I file my 2023 tax return? Additionally, will claiming the child tax credit affect my future green card application? Can someone please provide me with information on this matter?
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15/04/2024 8:47 pm
As an F1 student and a TA, you are considered a non-resident alien for tax purposes. Non-resident aliens are not eligible for the child tax credit, even if their child is a US citizen. You need to be a resident alien first by staying here for more than 5 years. After that, you would become eligible to apply for the child tax credit, and it wouldn't affect your green card application 👍