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Totalization Agreements

The use of totalization agreements to combine work credits earned abroad with U.S. credits to meet eligibility thresholds for Social Security benefits.

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Feb 1, 2026
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What are the eligibility requirements for non-citizens to receive social security benefits in the US?

(Title II) benefits if they meet the same basic work‑credit and legal‑status rules that apply to citizens: they must have sufficient credits earned in Social Security–covered employment and generally ...

Feb 1, 2026

Which countries have social security agreements with Canada and how do they change OAS/CPP entitlement?

has international social security agreements with more than 50 countries; those treaties generally let workers who split careers between Canada and a partner country combine periods of residence or co...