I came to USA in August,2000 and graduated in Dec,2003. I worked on campus in my OPT as a postdoctor from Jan 12, 2004 to Jan 12, 2005 and then got my H1B. My baby was born in 2003 and my wife was a F-1 in OPT without any jobs in 2004. Certainly, they have SSN. My questions are
(1) Are we eligble for 1040 RA? If not, shall we use 1040-ES(NR)?
(2) If we use 1040 NR, how can we claim dependent benefits (like Child Credit)?
(3) We should have a joint application, is that right?
(4) In 2004, we paid $2000 out of pocket for my wife's teeth treatment and more than $1000 for my wife's labor cost in 2003. Can we count these into texation form?
Your help will be highly appreciated! I wish this column a shing future under your management!