2007-10-21 10:06:54 · 8 answers · asked by JahJah 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Yes, you can get a ss right away, after become a resident.
2007-10-21 10:09:56 · answer #1 · answered by Mephisto 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you have paid in the required number of quarters and qualify. But even with disability you will likely need 20 years of employment and paying SS and be over 45. It can be done with less, but even US citizens have difficult times. And if you apply and are found to not qualify there is a chance that your visa could be revoked. One example, a US citizen and Viet Nam Vet I know with multiple sclorosis and in an electric wheelchair. He was refused Social security for more than 4 years in that condition. Finally wised up and obtained a Social Security attorney.
2007-10-21 10:28:11 · answer #2 · answered by genghis1947 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Contrary to the retoric of the right-wing, Social Security is an EARNED benfit--people receive it if they pay into the system. A non-citizen is entitled to that as anyone else.
What non-citizens do not generally become eligible for are the other benefits of social security that are paid for mainly out of employer contributions, etc--like disability insurance. And they can't receive such benifits from birth, the way a child who is a citizen can if he/she is born or becomes disabled at a young age.
2007-10-21 10:15:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are making a terrible mistake. And you are participating in tax fraud by not withholding state & federal income taxes and her FICA/medicare, and all the other legal requirements of employers. You can get hit with whopping tax bills, penalties, various misdemeanor&/or felony charges, fines, etc. And to top it off, she and her family take advantage of all the taxes you've been paying to get a double-free ride. BTW, I know a woman who works as a housekeeper who is US-born citizen of US-born citizens, really needs the work, and charges her employers $12/hour. They do pay her SocSec -- it really isn't very much.
2016-05-24 01:24:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my mother was a green card holder and lived and worked here all of her adult life. She started collecting SS at age 60( I think it is 62 now) and collected until she passed away.
2007-10-21 11:12:00 · answer #5 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to mystrywmn's answer, you need to stay in the US. You may not be eligible for your SS benefits if you move out of the US and are not a US citizen.
2007-10-21 11:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by BeenThereDoneThat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you do not need to be a citizen to participate in SS. All you need is a legitimate job & pay taxes & contribute to SS.
2007-10-21 10:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by mstrywmn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course. just go to SS office and apply for one. Take your greencard with you.
2007-10-21 11:17:52 · answer #8 · answered by NSTardie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋