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| Written by Jennifer Hopkins | |
| Wednesday, 14 July 2004 | |
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On July 7, 2004, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Fact Sheet: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits for Non-Citizens. SSI is a monthly benefit, paid through the Social Security Administration (SSA), to individuals who are blind, disabled or elderly AND who qualify as low-income. Typically, only U.S. citizens are eligible to receive SSI. There are certain special conditions which may allow non-citizens to qualify to receive SSI benefits:
An adult who is elderly, blind or has a disability who entered the U.S. as a refugee or was granted asylum may be able to receive SSI for up to 7 years - beginning on the date he/she entered the U.S. or was granted asylum. The individual may continue to receive SSI benefits AFTER the seven year period (without a time limit) if:
To learn more about Social Security and SSI benefits, see the SSA website at: http://www.socialsecurity.gov. |
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