The SSA foreign enforcement questionnaire arrived by local mail

[Johnny]

I'm still paying, not yet receiving, but the day isn't too far away, & have a possibly stupid ? How do you get the funds? Electronically to a US bank account? Old school thinking envisions a check in the mail, which seems a bit sketch living in Arg...

Yep, electronically to a US account. Easy.

 

[Redpossum]

I'm still paying, not yet receiving, but the day isn't too far away, & have a possibly stupid ? How do you get the funds? Electronically to a US bank account? Old school thinking envisions a check in the mail, which seems a bit sketch living in Arg...

Oh hell, no! When was the last time you saw a paper check?
Direct deposit to your/my checking account. Easy-peasy lemon squeezie.
Hmm, speaking of which, here's your inappropriate meme for the day...

 

[BobbyHank]

Oh hell, no! When was the last time you saw a paper check?
Direct deposit to your/my checking account. Easy-peasy lemon squeezie.
Hmm, speaking of which, here's your inappropriate meme for the day...

Yeah, I guess I’m old school that way! Went to the US embassy to renew my son’s passport a couple weeks ago. When it was time to pay I pulled out my checkbook…. I got a funny look from the gal behind the window, she said, “uh we don’t take those here!”

 

[PatriotsFan]

Heya DB

Did you ever get confirmation that your form had arrived? I procrastinated some and only got mine mailed last week.
Going to Correo Argentino was an amusing experience. I waited nearly half an hour for my turn at the window, but once I got there, I was done and I was out the door in two minutes.

While I was waiting, a lady came in and informed uis that the machine which prints out your turn number as you arrive had RUN OUT OF PAPER! This required all three working clerks to stop what they were doing to discuss this shocking and terrible event. Then a manager was summoned. He arrived looking like his afternoon nap had been disturbed, and visibly annoyed by the summons. But, of course, his attitude changed when he was informed of the seriousness of the crisis. Now looking and sounding deeply concerned by this obvious threat to democracy in Argentina, he summoned a fifth individual who at once undertook the arduous, demanding, and highly technical task of actually putting a fresh roll of paper in the machine. Once this was accomplished, there ensued a round of mutual congratulations among the relevant personnel, who clearly had averted the most deadly threat to La Patria since the British invasion of Buenos Aires. And then, eventually, the manager went back upstairs to resume his nap, and the tellers happily returned to serving customers.

LMAO

 

[PatriotsFan]

OK here is my two cents worth, which I believe has now increased to 12 Pesos.

I had to send a check, yup a good ole check from my Credit Union, to the State of Massachusetts because I %$^'d up my taxes.
Oh well.
I sent this via Certified mail, once again no International carrier would deliver to a P.O.Box.
Certificada Internacional Saliente
I got a tracking number and once it made it to the USA the USPS took over.
The same tracking number was used.
You may follow the results.
I will add that I sent this letter on June 15th, it took almost two weeks for the
Correo to get it from the office on Corrientes to be in the system Internationally.

RR679546383AR

No final resolution is shown on this but as a prudent person that I am,
I check my checking account and
BAM!!! check was cashed, problem solved.

 

[Redpossum]

I'm digging up this old thread because I'm worried I might have missed reporting in 2024.

I filed the "proof of life" form in 2023, but I never got one in 2024. The question is, should I have? Do you only have to file every year after 70, or does the simple fact of being an expat get you in the every-year category?

So, for those of you who are under 70, and filed in 2023, did you get a form in 2024?

The comment by Gracielle at the end of page 1 of this thread seems to suggest that I wouldn't have gotten one this year.

 

[gracielle]

I'm digging up this old thread because I'm worried I might have missed reporting in 2024.
I filed the "proof of life" form in 2023, but I never got one in 2024. The question is, should I have?

NO....you should receive the next one in 2025.

Do you only have to file every year after 70

Only beneficiaries with a representative payee and 90 years or older must complete the form annually.

The comment by Gracielle at the end of page 1 of this thread seems to suggest that I wouldn't have gotten one this year.

That is correct....you would not have gotten one this year.

 

[steveinbsas]

The proof of life form must be filed every other year by Social Security recipients under the age of 90 who are living outside of the USA. I believe the birth year (odd or even) is the key factor.

PS: I recieved a form a few months ago. My birth year is an even number.

 

[Redpossum]

NO....you should receive the next one in 2025.

Only beneficiaries with a representative payee and 90 years or older must complete the form annually.

That is correct....you would not have gotten one this year.

Thank you, from my heart! This is a big load off my mind.

So we should start seeing the ones for 2025 arrive around June or July?

The proof of life form must be filed every other year by Social Security recipients living outside of the USA. I believe the birth year (odd or even) is the key factor.

I recieved a form a few months ago. My birt year is an even number.

Thanks, Steve. Your reply appreciated also.

 

[gracielle]

I believe the birth year (odd or even) is the key factor.

I recieved a form a few months ago. My birt year is an even number.

Per D.B. Cooper's initial post...it is not by birth year:
Beneficiaries with social security numbers ending 00-49 must submit their enforcement questionnaire in even numbered years. Beneficiaries with social security numbers ending in 50-99 must submit their enforcement questionnaire in odd numbered years