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I am a German citizen, divorced from an American after 20 years of marriage. Am I entitled to ex-spousal benefits?

Full question: I am a German citizen, married to an American in Germany and also divorced from him in Germany after 20 years of marriage. Am I entitled to spousal Social Security benefits? Hi there, If you are a citizen or, in most cases, a legal resident of a country with which the United States…

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I have a pension from the UK. How will the WEP affect me?

Full question: I am receiving ex spousal benefits and have just become eligible for my own benefits although I am over FRA. I have a U.K. state pension. How will WEP affect me.? Will I still receive the same spousal benefit that I was receiving before? Hi there, If you are receiving ex-spousal benefits and…

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Do you advise on coordinating benefits between Spain’s Social Security system and the US Social Security system?

Hi there, Yes, we can help provide you with the information needed to coordinate with foreign countries. The US has “totalization agreements” with a number of other countries that coordinate Social Security coverage and benefit payments for individuals who have worked in both countries. You can learn more here. And for personalized advice, you can…

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How will my UK pension impact my USA Social Security benefit?

Full question: Hi Martha, I am from the UK and retired at 62 here in the USA after 22 years of “substantial” earnings for Social Security benefit calculations. I am also eligible to collect a partial UK State Retirement Pension in 2025 for the years I worked in the UK (50% of current max). How…

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If a US citizen wants to move abroad, can they collect Social Security benefits and are their certain time limitations?

Original question: Is there a period of residency or presence in the USA requirement for US Citizens to continue receiving benefit? Hi there, If a US citizen earned Social Security benefits, they can visit or live in most foreign countries and still receive those payments. The SSA has a Payments Abroad Screening Tool that you…

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Am I still eligible to collect my retirement benefits at age 62 if I move back to Romania?

Full question: Hi..I’m a Romanian citizen and I’m working legally in US under the work visa and Green Card application. I’m 61 years and in January 2024 I want to withdraw my green card application and apply for SS benefits like Non Citizen and go back in Romania under health problem. Question: If i get…

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