What are international social security agreements?
International social security agreements can be bilateral agreements concluded by two countries in order to coordinate their specific regulations, or multilateral agreements allowing several countries to coordinate parts of their social security regulations.
What is SSA's international programs?
Welcome to SSA’s International Programs home page. This site provides information about: The U.S. program of international Social Security agreements The payment of U.S. Social Security benefits outside the United States Nonresident alien tax withholding from U.S. Social Security benefits
How many international social security agreements does Australia have?
Australia presently has 31 international social security agreements, with several more under negotiation. These agreements are bilateral treaties which close gaps in social security coverage for people who migrate between countries
What is a bilateral Social Security Agreement?
The payment of U.S. Social Security benefits outside the United States Nonresident alien tax withholding from U.S. Social Security benefits The United States has bilateral Social Security agreements with 30 countries. The agreements improve benefit protection for workers who have divided their careers between the United States and another country.