Category Archives: Immigration and Nationality Law

How can a permanent resident collect SSI if he or she does not have 40 quarters of coverage on their own?

Posted on July 14, 2013 by

Sometimes it takes a question before I understand the answer.  I recently was asked about whether or not a permanent resident could collect SSI when the permanent residence was obtained through marriage.   The general rule is that a permanent … Continue reading →

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Will DACA beneficiaries be able to collect Social Security benefits?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

There has been a great deal of confusion about President Obama’s recent initiative called DACA – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.  Some have called it an Amnesty and others claim in confers benefits upon illegal immigrants.  It is neither.   It … Continue reading →

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USCIS announces priority citizenship processing for SSI recipients

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has just announced that it will prioritize the processing of applications for citizenship (N-400) for applicants receiving SSI when: SSI benefits will be terminated within one year from the date on a notice … Continue reading →

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