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United States Department of State

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United States Consular Services Australia

American Citizen Services

Applying for Social Security Benefits

Please download and complete Initial Benefits Claims Questionnaire (Form SSAD-42 CL) and then contact either Social Security or the Consulate General serving your area.

Other commonly requested Social Security Forms

Please refer to Social Security Manila and Social Security FAQs for U.S. Citizens outside of the U.S. for further information.

Last update Tuesday, 8 April 2008

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