Federal Benefits
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:
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Non-receipt of benefit payments (Please specify paying agency, for example: Social Security, OPM, VA, CSA etc.).
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Update on new application for benefits submitted previously.
Services by Appointment ONLY:
- Change of address
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Transfer of benefit payments from U.S. to Trinidad (Direct Deposit)
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Letter request for Social Welfare
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Transfer of benefits directly to the bank (Direct Deposit)
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Apply for benefits (Retirement, Widow/ Widower, Disability etc.)
The following is required in ALL CASES:
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Valid Photo Identification(s)
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Proof of Citizenship
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Social Security Number(s)
FIRST TIME Social Security benefit applicants must also bring:
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Original Birth Certificate(s)
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Marriage Certificate(s)
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Divorce Certificate(s)
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Death Certificate(s)
Walk-in Service Available for the following services ONLY:
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Federal Benefits check pick-up
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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