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Can You Help Me Find The Right Offices That I Need To Contact?

Dear Larry. I lived and worked in the US for 22 years paying taxes and Social Security. I was never able to legalize my status. In 2004 I came back to my country (Chile) after I lost all appeals to become a legal citizen. I started my retirement in January of this year through the offices of the SSA in Argentina. Everything was going well until I was sent an email communicating that I need to check my status with Home Land Security in the US before I could proceed. Would you please help me find the right offices that I need to contact in the US and how?

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Monday, August 17, 2020 - 10:49

Will All Of Us Continue To Receive Our Social Security Benefits If We Move To Italy?

My husband 72, and I 66 both are drawing SS. Our disabled adult daughter is drawing on her Dad’s SS, SSDI. We are entitled dual citizenship to Italy. Contemplating on exercising this right but retaining US citizenship. Will the three of us continue to receive our SS and SSDI Checks? We would like to live in Italy for a time.

Hi,

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Sunday, August 16, 2020 - 10:15

Why Did I Get An Extra Deposit This Month?

Got extra deposit from ss this month in addition to reg amount

Hi,

You are the second person today that's mentioned receiving an extra payment. I have no idea why you may have been paid extra this month, but this is roughly the time of year that Social Security processes automated earnings recomputations. So, if you had earnings last year that were high enough to increase your benefit rate, that may explain the extra payment.

Posted: 
Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 17:13

Why Did I Receive An Extra Payment From Social Security After I Turned Age 70?

Why did I receive an extra payment of Social security after I turned 70?

Hi,

I can't even make a guess without more information. If you were already drawing benefits before turning age 70, the act of reaching age 70 wouldn't make you eligible for an extra payment from Social Security or an increase in your benefit rate.

Posted: 
Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 10:05

How Can I Get My Benefits Started Again?

Been trying to get back on my sis went to jail they said I would get my sis back

Hi,

You can't be paid Social Security benefits if you're convicted of a crime and sent to jail or prison for more than 30 days. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can't be paid for any length of time that you spend in jail. I'm don't know which type of benefit you are referring to.

Posted: 
Monday, August 10, 2020 - 10:42

Do I Need To Contact Social Security Or Does My SSDI Convert To Retirement Benefits Automatically?

I am on SSDI and work part-time. My FRA will be May 2021.If I can still continue working , do I contact Social Security or does my SSDI convert automatically to a retirement check?

Hi,

As long as you continue to qualify for Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits until you reach full retirement age (FRA), your SSDI will automatically convert to regular retirement benefits effective with the month you reach FRA.

Posted: 
Monday, August 10, 2020 - 10:16
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