Non resident with a green card

[dr58lj15]

I have a simple question.   Can a non resident 84 year mother in law who has a green card be claimed as a other dependent of a US Citizen on a tax return if she lived with him for over half the year?

[BobKamman]

Green card holders are resident aliens, unless you are talking about the proof that European drivers need that they have insurance.  

[dr58lj15]

Can I obtain a ITIN number for this individual and can she be claimed as an other dependent on a tax return?  And does she have to live with them for over half of the year?

[sjrcpa]

A Green Card holder can get a SSN,I think. Doesn't he  she have one already?

[ajp · Accepted solution]

Green card holders do qualify for social security numbers.  Assuming other conditions are met, she would qualify as an "other dependent."