The agreement between the United States and Brazil:

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  eliminates dual Social Security coverage and taxation of the same work; and

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  permits workers (and their dependents and survivors) to qualify for partial United States or Brazilian benefits, even if they do not meet the normal insured status requirements.

This subchapter provides:

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  a brief overview of the Brazilian system;

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  eligibility requirements for Brazilian benefits; and,

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  an explanation of the provisions of the agreement. For more information on the Brazilian social security system, and how to issue a certificate of coverage under the agreement, see sections RS 02002.400 through RS 02002.455.

For more information, visit our International Programs webpage.