The scenario continues. Rishabh came into the tax center for help with his tax return. He arrived in F-1 immigration status in 2024. In 2025, his wife and two children joined him in the U.S. and obtained identification numbers. In 2025, his wife gave birth to a third child in the U.S.

Rishabh earned $11,500 from on-campus work in 2025 and provided all support for his family. His wife is in F-2 immigration status and is not permitted to work.

Follow along in the conversation and think about how you would answer Rishabh's questions.

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