International Social Security Agreement With Canada In Chicago
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If you earned Social Security benefits, you can visit or live in most foreign countries and still receive payments.
If you qualify for Social Security benefits from the United States and a CPP/QPP pension from Canada, and you did not need the agreement to qualify for the U.S. benefit, the amount of your U.S. benefit may be reduced.
An agreement effective August 1, 1984, between the United States and Canada improves Social Security protection for people who work or have worked in both countries. It also helps protect the benefit rights of people who have earned Canadian Social Security credits based on residence and/or contributions in Canada.
If you leave the U.S., we will stop your benefits the month after the sixth calendar month in a row that you are outside the country. You can make visits to the United States for specific periods of time, depending on how long you've been outside, to continue receiving your benefits.
If you earned Social Security benefits, you can visit or live in most foreign countries and still receive payments.
The full retirement age for survivors is age 66 for people born in 1945-1956 and will gradually increase to age 67 for people born in 1962 or later. If you have Social Security credits in both the United States and Canada, you may be eligible for benefits from one or both countries.
If you are a U.S. citizen, you may receive your Social Security payments outside the U.S. as long as you are eligible for them.
Canada offers numerous benefits for American retirees as a neighbouring country with a stable economy and high quality of life. However, navigating the process of retiring in Canada as an American involves several important considerations, from immigration requirements to tax implications.
If you live in Canada and wish to apply for U.S. benefits: Visit or write any U.S. Social Security office located along the U.S.-Canadian border.