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mattinnorfolk
  8/5/2019 19:26 EST

There may very well may be a topic on here that has been discussed before and I will research it, but I am finding mix results online with if you marry a Colombian woman who did not get the visa, or green card,, can she get my Social Security benefits if I die. I have read that she needs to live in the USA for five years, and I have also read that Colombia now has a social safety net, and she would get my benefits, if anyone can shed any light on this I would appreciate it very much. Garcias

ponymalta
  8/6/2019 07:19 EST

I looked into this before and on the Social Security you can find a brochure the international aspects of a non citizen spouse. As Colombia not a tax treaty country with US, as far as I can see a Colombia spouse won't collect anything especially if she hasn't spent significant time in the states.

Spain does have a tax treaty with the US, and very easy residence or Colombians- after two years can apply for permanent residence or even citizenship. That is one option.

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JustSomeGuy
  8/6/2019 08:03 EST

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