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    Mar 23, 2011, 06:09 AM
    I was in the US on an H1b visa for over 5 years and paid social security taxes.
    Can I continue to contribute to U.S. Social Security after I leave the U.S. due to the expiration of my H1b visa to collect some small pension at retirement?
    Thanks,
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    Mar 23, 2011, 06:39 AM
    No, you would have to be a resident alien to be liable for social security taxes on your earned income. Voluntary contributions are not permitted. However, some countries have bilateral agreements and recognize the time you paid into US social security. http://www.ssa.gov/international/totalization_agreements.html
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