Benefits withheld while a U.S. citizen or national is in a Treasury-barred country may be paid (subject to the restrictions in RS 02650.005A.2.) if the SVB beneficiary relocates to a country that is not Treasury-barred or SSA-restricted. Proof of U.S. citizenship or national status is required before withheld benefits can be paid to the SVB beneficiary.

The beneficiary must appear in person and submit proof of identity and establish that all other SVB qualification requirements were met during the period he or she was in the Treasury-barred country (e.g., was other benefit income paid to the individual during his or her stay in the Treasury-barred country?)

Pay SVB for the months withheld while the beneficiary was in the Treasury-barred country if he or she:

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  Is no longer in a Treasury-barred or SSA-restricted country;

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  Is a U.S. citizen or national; and

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  Entitled to SVB.

Notify the beneficiary of the release of withheld SVB.