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Good_Man

Hello everyone,


I have been living in Vietnam for about ten years now and I have a couple of questions. Three years ago I retired but Covid happened and I didn't received my SSA 7162 form. 2022 arrived and I didn't receive my SSA 7162 so I mailed it in and all good. Now, 2023 is here and I wish to get my SSA 7162 again. So here is my question,  when do I receive my SSA 7162 in the mail? Is it automatically sent to my home address or do I do something?


Just curious.


Mark

THIGV

I think the SSA 7162 is only for when you have a status change (Permanent residency, marriage, or dependent children.).  If there is no change, no form is needed.

Good_Man

@THIGV

I think it is due every year but I'll not sure. That's why I am writing.


More information is needed.

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Travelfar

@Good_Man IIRC, they are sent to the address the SSA has for you about June, but if not returned, a second one is sent about September. If neither are returned, your February payment will be the first one you won't get until you DO return the form.

THIGV

Perhaps the VNPT has failed you.   That would not be unheard of.   Can't you just download the online pdf version and fill it in yourself?   Sorry I can't give you a clean link because my computer dumps it into Acrobat Reader and modifies the URL, but you can easily Google the form.

OceanBeach92107

Direct download link from US government website:


[***Link doesn't work in Vietnam***]

Travelfar

@OceanBeach92107 This one works:  https://cr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/upl … EVISED.pdf

Good_Man

@Travelfar


Thank you for the reply. What can I do to help the process along?

OceanBeach92107

What can I do to help the process along?
-@Good_Man


Contact Federal Benefits Unit at the Embassy in Manila, Philippines:


fbu.manila@ssa.gov

Good_Man

@THIGV

I got a copy. Thank you

Good_Man

@OceanBeach92107


That's the way to go. I'll do it Monday. Thanks again

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