Social security eligibility?

During the years 1965 to 1968 i had a green card and have earned 16 credits towards social security. Currently I am not a citizen nor have a green card.





Question:


(1) Will i be eligible for social security benifits If i complete the remaining 24 credits during the course of next 6 years (four credits per year).


(2) What is the amount i would have to deposit to earn the remaining 24 credits

Social security eligibility?
get social security from the country where you ARE a citizen
Reply:What? Not a citizen? They are giving away US citizenship right now! It's bargain basement time in the US. Get your citizenship now, because there's a storm brewing.
Reply:Call the Social Security office. No one here knows, and it will depend on what country you are from, if you don't remain here.
Reply:If you have chosen to not become a citizen you have given up the right to collect retirement. Thank you for your contributions.
Reply:You really need to contact social security, but if you are out of status, you need to clear that up. The real question is, if you do find employment even if you are out of status, does that mean that the money you earned is added to your account, and when you are able to collect, will your status affect your ability to collect