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Can I Make A Lump Sum Payment To Social Security To Get The Credits I Need To Be Insured For Benefits?
Hello Larry
I worked in the US under an H1B visa fromn1995 to 1999. I only have 24 credits, short of the minimum required, namely 40 credits.
I have been back home since late 1999. My home country is not a participant of a TOTALIZATION agreement with the US.
Couldn't I make a lump sum payment to the US Social Security department for the 16 credits I need to meet the minimum required ??
Thank you.
George
Hi George. No, it isn't possible to voluntarily pay Social Security taxes in order to gain insured status, or for any other reason.
Best, Jerry
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May 30, 2022