The concern regarding immigration in the United States is evident. One of the big questions is what happens if a person is deported or expelled from the United States while paying into Social Security. The federal agency establishes an unexceptionable rule: no benefits will be paid for any month in which the dependent spends part of that month outside the United States.
This detail is crucial for families’ financial planning, as leaving the country, even for a few days, has a direct impact on monthly benefit
More than 74 million people receive monthly payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Beneficiaries include retired workers, as well as people covered by Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Remaining in the country is, in this case, mandatory to receive the money. This detail is crucial for families’ financial planning, as leaving the country, even for a few days, has a direct impact on receipt of the monthly benefit.
The immigrant must fall within specific classifications granted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
There is a section dedicated exclusively to immigrants. The system includes a mechanism for certain immigrants that allows them to obtain Social Security benefits for a limited period of time. This provision is known as the “seven-year rule.” For this rule to apply, the immigrant must fall within specific classifications granted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Once they apply for benefits, payments are automatically sent to their registered bank account.
Payments will only resume once the beneficiary returns to the United States legally
In the United States, some immigrants are eligible to receive monthly Social Security payments, provided they meet certain requirements. Reinstating Social Security benefits for a deported person is a process strictly governed by law. However, under President Trump’s strict immigration policies, a significant number of immigrants have been deported or removed. Payments will only resume once the beneficiary returns to the United States legally, and must do so as a permanent resident. According to the SSA, if a Social Security beneficiary is deported or removed from the United States for any reason, their benefits will be suspended.
This set of rules seeks to maintain strict control over the delivery of funds
Official SSA information emphasizes that compliance with immigration categories is essential to access temporary benefits. To expedite distribution, the SSA issues deposits based on the beneficiary’s date of birth, except for retirees before 1997 and SSI beneficiaries, who receive their money during the first days of the month, regardless of their date of birth. This set of rules seeks to maintain strict control over the delivery of funds.
Dependents will receive payments “only if they remain in the U.S. for the entire month”
One consideration to keep in mind is what happens to the deported individual’s dependents. If these relatives are U.S. citizens, they retain the right to continue receiving benefits. The SSA is clear: dependents will receive payments “only if they remain in the U.S. for the entire month.” The agency also warns: “We will not pay benefits for any month in which part of the month is spent outside the U.S.”
