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During the first year while establishing bona fide residence in Canada, does your non-working spouse need to also be present in Canada for 330 days? Can she be claimed as a dependent if she does not meet the minimum days?
Not for the purpose of being a dependent. Only for the purpose of THEM using FEIE.
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