Been married for 2 mos. but living in for almost 5 years. Was not able to apply for petition due to death of the husband who was an American citizen. Is she entitled to claim benefits in the U.S. He was a pensioner. Can the widow get the monthly pension of the deceased husband?
2006-12-12 23:59:04 · 6 answers · asked by mshurt 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
No she cannot. For one she isn't an American citizen and has only been married for 2 months. To even get citizenship you have to be married longer than 2 years. Just because he was an American doesn't mean she is entitled to his benefits. Now, if they had a child together that child will get the benefits or actually a portion til he is 18 .
2006-12-13 00:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by ws_422 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the marriage was not long enough to allow for the benefit. They had to be married for much longer than 2 months and the time lived with but not married doesn't apply.
The marriage lasting only 2 months would not even have been long enough to apply for the pension had she been a citizen.
2006-12-13 08:05:24 · answer #2 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you have to be married for so many years to draw someone else's pension.
2006-12-13 08:03:06 · answer #3 · answered by MsFancy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can regardless of time, just go to the nearest social security of in your area, good luck.
2006-12-13 08:08:35 · answer #4 · answered by Wael 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I should hope not.
2006-12-13 08:06:28 · answer #5 · answered by Jeanne G 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-13 08:02:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋