I-864

[supergirl20141 6]

If person have kids ,but do not claim them on taxes and they do not live with that person,do they count as dependents on household size on I-864?

[aleful 1,905]

hi

no

[supergirl20141 6]

HI,ty .Are you sure about this?

[Ian H. 207]

The previous post is incorrect. Children under 21 have to be counted whether they live with the person or not, unless they are married. If the children are married, 21 or older, or the age of majority where they live, then you do not count them.

[supergirl20141 6]

The previous post is incorrect. Children under 21 have to be counted whether they live with the person or not, unless they are married. If the children are married, 21 or older, or the age of majority where they live, then you do not count them.

Even person dont claim them on taxes?

[Ian H. 207]

Yes, the instructions are very clear about this. Children under 21 and unmarried must be included regardless of where they live and regardless of whether you claim them on your taxes. If they are of age in the place where they live, 18 in most places, they don't have to be counted. That I'm aware of the age of majority in the US is 18 anyway. Also, if you claimed any dependents last year, they have to be included as well.

Edited November 3, 2014 by Ian H.

[Penguin_ie 5,984]

Ian is correct, they count, because you are still responsible for them/ they could become part of your household anytime.

[supergirl20141 6]

On instruction it says you may exclude:if these children have reached majority under the law of their place of domicile AND YOU DO NOT claim them as dependents on ur income tax return

[Ian H. 207]

Exactly, so you may exclude them from the household size if they meet these requirements.

They can fall in more than one category because they may be minors and not your dependents, which means you have to include them. They could also be adults and your dependents, which means you would include them as well.

That's why you have to consider their age, marital status, and dependency status to decide whether or not you have to include them per the instructions.

If you tell me how old each child is, what state or country they live, their marital status, and whether they are your tax dependents, I can help you figure out who you have to include and who you don't if you are still unsure.

On instruction it says you may exclude:if these children have reached majority under the law of their place of domicile AND YOU DO NOT claim them as dependents on ur income tax return

Also are you referring to yourself as the petitioner, or a joint sponsor? Plus the intending immigrants children don't have to be included as part of the household size if they are not immigrating.

Edited November 3, 2014 by Ian H.