Can a Green Card Holder Receive Spousal Social Security Benefits?

hey marc! Oct 06, 2023

Have a prospect whose wife has a green card. She is from Japan and has maintained her citizenship.  When he files for Soc Sec benefits, will she be eligible for a spousal benefit on his record?  I do not know if her green card, and maintaining her Japanese citizenship is an issue?

Citizenship is not a requirement.  As long as they are married, and they lived in the U.S. for 5 consecutive years she will be eligible for benefits.

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