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by YankeeCdn
Thu Nov 18, 2010 5:51 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Dual citizen, qualify for Social Security?
Replies: 11
Views: 6930

Very helpful information. Thank you.
by YankeeCdn
Thu Nov 18, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Dual citizen, qualify for Social Security?
Replies: 11
Views: 6930

Discouraged and still confused. As suggested, just phoned CPP to enquire re having Cdn work history transferred to SSA. Was told that I have to start that process through SSA. Before I actually apply though, I want information to determine age to apply. I thought in the meantime I would at least get...
by YankeeCdn
Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:29 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Dual citizen, qualify for Social Security?
Replies: 11
Views: 6930

Whoops .... Nelson, one last question (hopefully!) ...
Even though I started receiving CPP a few months ago, is it still wisest to hold off re SS application till turning 65 ... ? Is there a difference if I do or do not work more between now and then?
Can't say this enough ... THX!
by YankeeCdn
Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:44 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Dual citizen, qualify for Social Security?
Replies: 11
Views: 6930

Once again, t h a n k y o u!
by YankeeCdn
Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:27 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Dual citizen, qualify for Social Security?
Replies: 11
Views: 6930

Making progress, thx to YOU! 1) Can you give me the SSA web page that explains exactly how to claim SS due to CDN work experience? 2) What specific steps do I take to get CPP to communicate my Canadian work history to SSA? My nightmare of months of reading and reading is finally starting to sound no...
by YankeeCdn
Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:35 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Dual citizen, qualify for Social Security?
Replies: 11
Views: 6930

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond, nelsona non grata... and non pro! You have been so incredibly helpful to many!!!! Still a little confused though ... I am going to the US for a week over Thanksgiving and thought of dropping in to a SS office to sort this out ... would this be disadv...
by YankeeCdn
Thu Nov 11, 2010 5:34 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Dual citizen, qualify for Social Security?
Replies: 11
Views: 6930

Dual citizen, qualify for Social Security?

I am a dual US/Cdn citizen, came to Canada at age 20, and have lived here 41 years. I have recently retired. My US Social Security Earnings Record shows I have 18 credits with 12 years of contributions, beginning in 1962 and ending in 1974 (part time, short term employment). In Canada I have had alm...