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yelundur
Jun 21, 2009, 02:39 PM
I draw social security. My wife has not worked. She is 65. She is not a U.S. citizen. Can she apply for social security?

Fr_Chuck
Jun 21, 2009, 03:06 PM
I have moved your post, you posted this as a answer to someone about their child receiving benefits.

Please pay attention to where you post your questions.

To add more info, "answer" your own posts

excon
Jun 22, 2009, 06:15 AM
Hello y:

She can apply, but I don't think she'll get anything. SS is based upon payments made in to the system. She made none, so I think she'll get none.

excon

twinkiedooter
Jun 22, 2009, 08:20 PM
She may be able to collect some benefits since she is married to you and you are collecting benefits. Why don't you two go down to the Social Security office and speak to them in person? She probably can receive benefits provided she does not divorce you and she still lives in this country and is not living in another country.