These questions document U.S. residency for all claimants. Not all U.S. citizens reside in the U.S. nor is a claimant a "resident" of the U.S. just by virtue of presence in the U.S. at a moment in time. Residency is separate from "presence" in the U.S.

Complete questions 15(a) and (b) for all claimants since U.S. residency is a requirement for title XVI. Complete (c) only when (b) is answered "YES".

NOTE: The date provided in 15(a) may be the claimant's date of birth. "Birth" also is the appropriate entry for someone who has resided in the U.S. their entire life.

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  GN 00303.700 U.S. Residency

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  GN 00303.740 Establishing U.S. Residency

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  SI 00501.410C.1 United States

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  SI 00502.142 Qualified Aliens Who Are Blind or Disabled and Were Lawfully Residing in the U.S. on 8/22/96

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