Social Security/ Veterans' Affairs/ Federal Employee Compensation

Federal Benefits Hours are Monday - Friday, 1-3pm by appointment ONLY. Appointments can be made by call 622-6371 and speaking with someone in American Citizen Services.

Telephone Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-3:00pm

Telephone Service

Please e-mail or call the American Citizen Services section for assistance with the following Federal Benefit issues:

• Non-receipt of benefit payments (Please specify paying agency, for example: Social Security, OPM, VA, CSA etc.).
• Update on new application for benefits submitted previously. 

Services by Appointment ONLY:

• Change of address
• Transfer of benefit payments from U.S. to Trinidad (Direct Deposit)
• Letter request for Social Welfare
• Transfer of benefits directly to the bank (Direct Deposit)
• Apply for benefits (Retirement, Widow/ Widower, Disability etc.)

• Valid Photo Identification(s)
• Proof of Citizenship
• Social Security Number(s)

FIRST TIME Social Security benefit applicants must also bring:

• Original Birth Certificate(s)
• Marriage Certificate(s)
• Divorce Certificate(s)
• Death Certificate(s)

Walk-in Service Available for the following services ONLY:

• Federal Benefits check pick-up
• Pick-up of letter for Trinidadian Social Welfare

Federal Agency Contact Information

Social Security Administration- www.ssa.gov

Department of Veterans' Affairs - www.va.gov