Social Security - Expired Green Card

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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.

Shelby (not verified)
Thu, 06/22/2017 - 12:55 Permalink

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?

Someone (not verified)
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 17:04 Permalink

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.

Eric

In reply to by Someone (not verified)

Tue, 07/18/2017 - 09:25 Permalink

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

Ron (not verified)
Sat, 08/05/2017 - 12:55 Permalink

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.

Bryan

In reply to by Ron (not verified)

Mon, 08/07/2017 - 09:39 Permalink

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.

Ken (not verified)
Sat, 09/09/2017 - 00:22 Permalink

Would I get social security retiremet benefits if my green card has expired and I now live outside the US.

Bryan

In reply to by Ken (not verified)

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 11:14 Permalink

Hi Ken,
That may not be likely, but you may want to contact the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 regarding this.

Cidalia dibiasio (not verified)
Sat, 10/28/2017 - 09:24 Permalink

Lost my green need to get another but on disability can't afford it can I get help

Bryan

In reply to by Cidalia dibiasio (not verified)

Tue, 10/31/2017 - 09:39 Permalink

HI Cidalia,
I'm sorry to hear about that! You may want to contact Citizenship and Immigration services regarding this.

gustavo (not verified)
Wed, 11/15/2017 - 02:01 Permalink

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?

Bob (not verified)
Wed, 01/24/2018 - 09:35 Permalink

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?

Bryan

In reply to by Bob (not verified)

Wed, 01/24/2018 - 15:44 Permalink

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.

Anonymous (not verified)
Sun, 02/18/2018 - 13:33 Permalink

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?

Deanna

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Thu, 02/22/2018 - 11:35 Permalink

Hi there,
Yes--because you worked here and paid taxes, you should be able to move back to Canada and keep your benefits.

Luis (not verified)
Sun, 03/04/2018 - 13:30 Permalink

I'm U.S. permanent residents my green card is expired can i apply for my social security card replacement.

Eric

In reply to by Luis (not verified)

Mon, 03/05/2018 - 16:11 Permalink

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.

Jose (not verified)
Mon, 03/26/2018 - 04:27 Permalink

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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