Legal Question in Immigration Law in Washington

SSI benefits after I retire to Canada

I have been living in the U.S. (am a Canadian Citizen) since 1983. I have a permanent green card through marriage but want to retire to Canada in the next 10 years. Can I collect SSI when I'm 65 and no longer residing in the U.S.?


Asked on 10/24/07, 1:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: SSI benefits after I retire to Canada

You'll need to contact the SS administration to be certain but I'm under the impression that non-citizens are not entitled to such benefits. Perhaps you need to naturalize? Dual-citizenship is allowed.

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Answered on 10/25/07, 3:43 pm


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