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If You Are an Insured Worker and Are Deported

If you are a non-U.S. citizen Insured Worker, you cannot receive any Social Security Benefits for any month after the SSA receives notice of your deportation from the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security or the Attorney General.

Exception: If you are later lawfully readmitted to the U.S. for permanent residence after being deported, any unpaid Social Security Benefits may become payable upon your readmission.

If You Are a Dependent Who Is Deported and the Insured Worker Is Not

If you are a dependent (such as a child or spouse) and are deported, but the Insured Worker is not deported, the Insured Worker may continue to receive Social Security benefits on your behalf. However, you will not receive these benefits directly.

Exception: If the Insured Worker is a non-citizen and leaves the U.S. for any part of a month, they will not receive Social Security benefits for that month.