Hi DallasTaxExpert,

My kid (2.5 yrs), wife and I came to the US (Dallas) in Aug 2007 on L2, L2 and L1 respectively.
I have applied EAD in january08 for my wife and I'll get EAD in couple of months and thereafter I'll go for her SSN.

I'll ITIN for my kid when I file returns.

My question is:
1. Can we wait till early June to file jointly under First Year Choice as resident alien using form1040.

2.Can we also get child tax credit?
3. while first year choice am I also eligible for EIC?

Thanks in advance

1. Yes. You must declare your world wide income for 2007.

2. Yes

3. No since the child does not have SSN. Also you may be filing Form 2555 to get foreign earned income exclusion.