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No, Illegal Immigrants cannot receive Social Security, but Legal Green Card Holders Can - En.as.com
There tends to be a lot of confusion about this. Some people tend to believe that illegal immigrants can receive Social Security benefits, but they cannot. Only immigrants who enter this country legally and have a valid green card allowing them to work in the United States can receive Social Security benefits.
Green card holders must earn Social Security benefits in the same manner as an American citizen. They need to earn 40 credits, like everyone else, to become eligible. Spouses can receive spousal benefits in some cases, regardless of whether or not they worked here, but they must meet certain requirements under international agreements with their country of origin and be legally present in this country.
Jennifer Biebel has written an article about this topic. Read the full article here…
If you are a legal immigrant or married to one, you should consider speaking with a Social Security Advisor about your Social Security options. Email your questions to ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org or call and speak with an advisor at (888)750-2622
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