sorry,i can't type in chinese on the office computer.....I just reviewed the Publication 972,Child Tax Credit ....i am still puzzled by the qualification.....cause my child is Resident Alien even without SSN
This child tax credit is for people who have a qualifying child as defined later. It is in addition to the credit for child and dependent care expenses (on Form 1040, line 48; Form 1040a,1040NR and EIC )
Qualifying Child:
A qualifying child for purposes of the child tax credit is a child who :
1. Is your son, daughter....
2. Was under age 17 at the end of 2011,
3. Did not provide over half of his or her own support for 2011,
4. Lived with you for more than half of 2011;
5. Is claimed as a dependent on your return;
6. Does not file a joint return for the year;
7. Was a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or a U.S.Resident Alien;
For each qualifying child, you must either check the box on Form 1040 or
Form 1040A, line 6c, column (4); or Form 1040NR, line 7c, column (4).