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…
Read MoreAm 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…
Read MoreHow will my foreign pension impact my Social Security benefits?
Full question: I am a 72 year old dual UK-US citizen and draw about $2,000 in US Social Security monthly and pay taxes in the UK on an income of about $60K, including the US social security amount. I still work and I pay into a defined contribution pension scheme valued at about $50K, at…
Read MoreI am a French citizen working in the US. What will my retirement look like?
Full question: Hi I am a French citizen working in the US since 2010. I planned to retire from France in June 2030 and then in the US in November 2030 (67 yrs old). Can I claim the French US treaty to “avoid” the WEP? Hi there! There are many aspects to the Social Security…
Read MoreIs there a list of countries I can move to and continue to receive my monthly benefit?
Full question: Hi Martha. I’m 70 live in SC and collect monthly SSA benefits. Is there a list of countries I can move to and continue to receive my monthly benefit? Does it matter whether I become a citizen of that country? Hi there, If you are planning to live outside the United States, the…
Read MoreWill my wife be eligible for survivor benefits if she moves back to her country of origin?
Full question: As a U.S. citizen who is eligible for Social Security, would my wife of 7 years, who is a legal permanent resident of the U.S., be eligible for Social Security survivor benefits if she were to decide to move back to her country of origin? Hi there, If your wife qualifies for Social…
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