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My friend been issued SSN NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT back in 2011. She lost the card and does not remember the number. Now she is coming back to country ( as a tourist ) but still would like to retrieve number and card as its been assigned once for life. Please help with procedure how to renew the... View More 
answered on Nov 2, 2018
Generally this card (not valid for employment) is usually issued to students/immigrant visa holders since they cannot directly use this card to work freely in the United States without obeying the visa constraints.
If the status of the card has not changed, i.e., still a student, it is... View More
I was previously denied for SSI benefits, my lawyer then appealed the decision, and prior to the completion of the appeal process my lawyer had dropped my case because he was moving out of state and Im assuming since I didnt take action from there on that my case was denied. Since then , about 3... View More
answered on May 31, 2018
As long as you are not divorced before your tenth anniversary you should be okay under the law as it currently exists. Have your attorney check for changes in the law, however, to be sure.
answered on Dec 29, 2017
Most commonly if you are disabled.
There may be benefits for older adults with young children.
Costs nothing to call Social Security direct.
The sheriff's department says that he has a $1,400 warrant for failure to pay child support. All of his children get a portion of his social security allowance, though. What do we have to do to get him out of jail?
answered on Dec 7, 2017
Start by talking to child support enforcement. If he has a fixed income, seems the child support should have been adjusted. Something missing here.
answered on May 26, 2017
Depends on the reason.
You may mean file case with Social Security.
If, so, you can do it at a Social Security Office or, in some cases, online.
answered on May 22, 2017
No. His benefits were his.
Minor and disabled children may qualify.
answered on May 5, 2017
No.
But every year Social Security adjusts benefits to add a cost of living increase.
To your basic question, no you can't move to New York City and ask for higher benefits because your cost of living went up.
Halfway through my workman's compensation case the insurance company Ullico Casuality went out of business , The guaranty fund was no help , I am still having problems from my injury is going for social security disability an option for me ?
answered on Mar 29, 2017
Hire an experienced Workers' Compensation attorney. I do not understand what you mean when you say "the Guaranty Fund was no help." The Fund has an obligation to defend any claims pending with an insurer that folds. The appropriate Motion before the IWCC will bring them to the... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2017
You need to file a petition in court, have a guardian ad litem appointed for you or have another adult to sue on your behalf.
I received a notice dated 1st Nov 2016 from Social Security Administration, for returning over payment made. I accept the notice and agreeing to return the money. However notice/letter says 30 days time whereas the payment stub that came with notice says due date as 15th Feb 2017. Which date... View More
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