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What Effect Does Being A Dual National Have On Collecting SS Benefits?
What effect does being a dual national have on collecting SS benefits? I have been receiving benefits for roughly three years but am considering becoming a Mexican citizen (but not renouncing my U.S. citizenship). I do not see this question being addressed anywhere on the Social Security website.
Hi,
Assuming that you retain your U.S. citizenship, having citizenship from another country would have no effect on your Social Security benefits or options. However, if you lose or renounce your U.S. citizenship due to applying for and becoming a citizen of another country (https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0200303200) then that could affect your ability to receive U.S. Social Security benefits if you leave the U.S. (https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10137.pdf).
Best, Jerry
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June 24, 2018