Question – I am turning 65 in a month and would like to start collecting my social security monthly benefit payments. They are not very much, around $850 or $900 a month, but I figured I might as well collect them. I have received regular statements from social security every year or so confirming my eligibility. My question arises not because I doubt my eligibility, but because I worked in the US as a legal resident (green card) and unfortunately I let my green card expire almost two years as I have been spending 6-9 months living abroad. So I was wondering how, if at all, will this impact my ability to collect social security benefit payments. My understanding is that while I am still eligible, that the social security office will object to my expired green card and thus implement some sort of withholding (15-20%) from my monthly benefit payments. I would appreciate if someone could comment on what I should expect. Thank you.
Hi there,
Yes, you may be eligible for benefits, however it may be a good idea to take a look at this article for more information:
http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/faq/can-I-keep-my-social-securi…
If a person is committed to state psych. facility and needs to replace their social security card (and is from cuba) can he get a replacement card online somewhere?
In reply to If a person is committed to by Shelby (not verified)
Hi Shelby,
You may want to contact your local SSA office regarding this, you can find some information about that here:
http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/content/social-security-disabil…
I have the same situation. My green card expired and I became disabled in 2002, with enough credits to qualify. How can I apply? Any help will be appreciated. I´m in Argentina.
In reply to I have the same situation. My by Someone (not verified)
Hello,
You would have to re-apply for your green card, then apply for Social Security. You can still receive benefits while living in Argentina.
-Eric
My name is ron my greencard has expired and ive been in the us for 17 years i was in a situation with finding somewhere to stay and lost all my documents (passport,greencard,social security card, druvers license) recently went to the ss office and they say i cannot get another ss card until i renew ny greencard are theyre anu loop holes i can tgrough to achieve this i have no problem working cant dind a jon bexaise of this its very stressful.
In reply to My name is ron my greencard by Ron (not verified)
Hi Ron,
I'm sorry to hear about that! You may want to contact someone about how to renew your greencard, as there may not be any way to receive a social security card without one in your situation.
Would I get social security retiremet benefits if my green card has expired and I now live outside the US.
In reply to Would I get social security by Ken (not verified)
Hi Ken,
That may not be likely, but you may want to contact the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 regarding this.
Lost my green need to get another but on disability can't afford it can I get help
In reply to Lost my green need to get by Cidalia dibiasio (not verified)
HI Cidalia,
I'm sorry to hear about that! You may want to contact Citizenship and Immigration services regarding this.
i have my original green card from 1960 with no expiration date.I'm turning 64 this December and like to start collecting my social security.I been working for over 50 years and my S.S.statements to prove it,we'll there been a problem collecting?
In reply to i have my original green card by gustavo (not verified)
Hi There,
You may want to speak with a SSA representative regarding that.
I am receiving disability benefits now but I will not be renewing my green card and will be leaving to move back to Canada. Can I still get my disability benefits or will I loose them?
In reply to I am receiving disability by Bob (not verified)
Hi Bob,
You may still be eligible for benefits, but it may be a good idea to contact the SSA as they would have detailed information about your case.
I receive SS. My green card expires 10/2018.plan on moving back to Canada. Have worked here over 20 years. Can I still receive SS even for a limited amount of tims?
In reply to I receive SS. My green card by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi there,
Yes--because you worked here and paid taxes, you should be able to move back to Canada and keep your benefits.
I'm U.S. permanent residents my green card is expired can i apply for my social security card replacement.
In reply to I'm U.S. permanent by Luis (not verified)
Hi Luis,
You may want to contact someone about how to renew your green card, as there may not be any way to receive a social security card without one in your situation.
Im 68 years old im green card holder im planning to go back to Philippines for good, if my green card expire,’my retirement pension will stop
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