Category Archives: Social Security

Social Security Office Hours Change

Social Security Field Offices to Begin Closing to the Public a Half Hour Early Congressional Budget Cuts Force Reduced Public Hours   Effective August 15, 2011, Social Security field offices nationwide will close to the public 30 minutes early each day.  For example, a field office that is usually open to the public Monday through …
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Impact of a government shutdown on relocation

As we continue to monitor the pending shutdown of the U.S. Federal Government, we would like to advise our clients of possible impact on the support Dwellworks provides to you and your clients’ transferees. Social Security Numbers The Social Security Administration is still finalizing its plans and it is unknown whether staff will be available …
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Recent Trends in Expat Social Security Application

The expatriate experience at the Social Security counter can be called unpredictable at best.  In our post-September 11th world, destination services providers and expatriates navigate a seemingly ever-changing process of documentation requirements and verifications in their quest for a Social Security Number (SSN).  Although Social Security Administration (SSA) branch offices around the US continue to …
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