Do you have to have lived in the US for more than 6 months to qualify for child tax credit?

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Well, you must file a US resident tax return, the credit is not allowed on a non-resident return.  And to file a resident return, you must be a US citizen or green card holder or pass the substantial presence test.  And even then, if this is your first year of residency, there are special rules for dual-status individuals.

Can you explain more about your personal circumstances?