There is no way US tax payers' money is allowed to support none residents. 
One could get that number for the purpose to open a bank account etc.  Not for a reduction of tax via claim of dependent
they are o.k. now b/c they have not been audited
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                    我也觉得是。记得有律师说过不行。所以当时听了会计的话。
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                    yes,税表1040介绍上写的非常清楚,简单易懂:)
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