TN 15 (04-20)

SI 00604.031 Presence in the U.S.: Question 16

A. Introduction

Question 16 helps determine whether a claimant meets the presence in the United States provision of the Social Security Act throughout the 30 consecutive days prior to the filing date.

B. When to complete question 16

Complete 16(a) for all claimants. Complete (b) only if (a) is answered "YES". Otherwise, follow the "Go To" instructions.

C. References

  • SI 00501.410 Ineligibility Due to Absence from the United States/Developing Presence

  • MS 08108.013 Residency and Presence in the U.S. (Initial Claim)


To Link to this section - Use this URL:
http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0500604031
SI 00604.031 - Presence in the U.S.: Question 16 - 04/13/2020
Batch run: 04/13/2020
Rev:04/13/2020