Social security payments by immigrants

[caledoniathistle@cs.com]

I moved to the US in Jan 1999,recieved permission to work April 1999 (my wife is American)and have worked since then.I recieved my Green card this month.Since April 1999 I have social security and medicare deducted from my wages,although, I don't believe I have been entitled to any social security or medicare benefits since my application for a Green card in January 1999.I understand tax, but why should I pay anything else since I also have a valid British social security number which entitles me to benefits there,because I paid in there for 20 years.I would appreciate any help with this question.caledoniathistle@cs.com

 

[lawrat]

I am a law school graduate. What I offer is mere information, not to be construed as forming an attorney client relationship.

Check out this site to get the answers you seek:
http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/index-c.htm
Citizenship

Eligibility requirement: 2(b)(3); 4(1); 1002(b)(2); 1004(1); 1402(b); 1404(1); 1602(b)(3)*; 1614(a)(1)(B)
Employer: 210(a)
Self-employment income: 211(b)
Special age 72 benefits: 228(a)(3)
State; violation: 4; 1004; 1404