Stop Benefit Delays: Use Official Embassies and FBUs
Using U.S. embassies and Federal Benefits Units (FBUs) is the safest way for beneficiaries abroad to get accurate, priority support
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Entenda a lei com clareza – Understand the Law with Clarity
Using U.S. embassies and Federal Benefits Units (FBUs) is the safest way for beneficiaries abroad to get accurate, priority support
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Read MoreLearn how to correct errors in your Social Security earnings record using Form SSA-7008, protect your future benefits, and avoid
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