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You must
provide appropriate USCIS documentation stating the reason for needing
a social security card. For more information, see How
Do I Apply for a Social Security Card?
What happens if I work in the U.S., go back to my home country,
return to the U.S. and start working again? Do I lose any social
security credits?
No, you do
not lose any social security credits; they accumulate in your account.
What happens if I have worked for 10 years and have met all conditions,
and then I return to my home country? Can I get benefits?
For citizens
of many countries, the answer is yes. However, see Social
Security--Your Payments While You Are Outside The United States
for full details. You may apply for benefits at your nearest
U.S.
consular office or U.S. embassy. For additional assistance
with Social Security services outside of the U.S., see Leaving
the U.S.
I will be working in the United States as a temporary worker. Do
I have to pay social security?
Yes and No.
If you have USCIS temporary work status, and are not employed by
an international company, for example, then yes, you will have to
pay social security taxes at your place of work.
You said Yes and No. When is it No?
Many countries
have reciprocal agreements with the U.S. when it comes to social
security. If you are transferred from your country to work for the
same employer in the U.S. for less than 5 years, and your country
has a reciprocal treaty with the U.S., then you might not have to
pay social security taxes. However, applicable taxes from your home
country would be deducted from your wages, just as though you were
stilling working at home, and your employer generally has to make
the arrangements on your behalf. For more details, see Treaties
Avoiding Dual Social Security Taxation.
I am nearing retirement age. Do I qualify for retirement benefits?
It depends.
You must have worked legally in the U.S. for a total of 10 years,
and earned 40 credits. You earn a maximum of 4 credits a year. For
more information, see Earning
Credits and Qualifying for Benefits.
Can I get social security benefits when I retire?
If you meet
all the conditions, you will be eligible for benefits. Remember,
you have to have worked lawfully in the U.S., and paid Social Security
taxes for the equivalent of 10 years to be eligible. For more information,
see Earning
Credits and Qualifying for Benefits.
What happens if my application for benefits is denied?
You have
the right to appeal the decision and have your Social Security case
reviewed. There are three avenues of appeal: the first is a request
for reconsideration of your case; the second is a hearing by an
Administrative Law Judge; the third is a review by an Appeals Council.
For more information, call 1-800-772-1213.
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