Inquiry regarding refund of Social Security contributions after leaving US
💸 moneysocial problemSingle report ●●●●●
A former J1 visa holder who worked in the US for 54 months is asking if they are eligible to receive a refund of the Social Security contributions they paid during their employment after permanently leaving the country.
What people do today
- Consulting with a tax professional
- Reviewing IRS Publication 519
- Checking Social Security Administration totalization agreements
🔧 Fix this
Ideas a builder, maker or community group could start on:
- A web-based eligibility calculator that checks visa status and country of origin against current totalization agreements.
- A simplified guide or template letter for former visa holders to request a status determination from the Social Security Administration.
- A policy proposal to allow non-resident aliens to opt-out of Social Security contributions if they do not meet the minimum quarters for future benefit eligibility.
Real voices
“am I eligible to get the money back?”
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