CFO is Done!

[John & Rose 7,237]

The last step has been completed.  They did make Rose pay another 400 pesos because she originally did her GCP for our K-1.  Both kids are done now too.  There were some interesting comments and I want to talk to the kids for a little more information.  They told Aira that since she is 16 she will be getting an allowance from the US Government.  I told her that she will get an allowance but it won't be from them!  They also told AJ that he is not allowed to have a girlfriend until he is 21.  I wonder what else they said.  I'm not sure where CFO gets their info but so far it doesn't seem very accurate!

 

 

[Hank_ 9,173]

8 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

The last step has been completed.  They did make Rose pay another 400 pesos because she originally did her GCP for our K-1.  Both kids are done now too.  There were some interesting comments and I want to talk to the kids for a little more information.  They told Aira that since she is 16 she will be getting an allowance from the US Government.  I told her that she will get an allowance but it won't be from them!  They also told AJ that he is not allowed to have a girlfriend until he is 21.  I wonder what else they said.  I'm not sure where CFO gets their info but so far it doesn't seem very accurate!

 

 

 

That is for sure under the category "Welcome to the Philippines"  ..... the manure spreader still works at CFO   

 

Glad it is all done.

 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

39 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

The last step has been completed.  They did make Rose pay another 400 pesos because she originally did her GCP for our K-1.  Both kids are done now too.  There were some interesting comments and I want to talk to the kids for a little more information.  They told Aira that since she is 16 she will be getting an allowance from the US Government.  I told her that she will get an allowance but it won't be from them!  They also told AJ that he is not allowed to have a girlfriend until he is 21.  I wonder what else they said.  I'm not sure where CFO gets their info but so far it doesn't seem very accurate!

 

 

John. When they arrive in the US you need to file with Social Security and receive a SSN for the kids. Since you are their step-dad they will draw a stipend from your record until they graduate high school or turn 18. I was filing my SS for retirement and during the phone interview with the SS agent, no not the German Commandant,  and she asked me about my children. We went through each of them and 4 out of 5 are older then 21. My youngest, who is in HS qualified for the stipend. Based on my record, we are drawing about $1,000 per month and so since we held him back a grade he won't graduate until he is 19 and graduate 2 months later. Since he won't graduate until after he turns 18, then the rule is it continues till he graduate. $$$$$  If I had known this was available, I would have collected and additional $24,000 but I was unaware of this benefit until I had filed for retirement SS benefits some two years later.

 

So, go down to your local SS office and begin the process. Visit the SS website to ensure you have all the documents needed to apply for each of them. Good luck.

[Just Paul 4,591]

1 hour ago, John & Rose said:

They also told AJ that he is not allowed to have a girlfriend until he is 21

Maybe mom said something?  It is probably best if both of them don't date    Better yet buy a castle and lock them up. 

 

1 hour ago, John & Rose said:

 I'm not sure where CFO gets their info but so far it doesn't seem very accurate!

They told Mary that if she got a green card in Mexico she wouldn't be able to get one in the US.

 

Have a great last week in Philippines.  

[John & Rose 7,237]

45 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

John. When they arrive in the US you need to file with Social Security and receive a SSN for the kids. Since you are their step-dad they will draw a stipend from your record until they graduate high school or turn 18. I was filing my SS for retirement and during the phone interview with the SS agent, no not the German Commandant,  and she asked me about my children. We went through each of them and 4 out of 5 are older then 21. My youngest, who is in HS qualified for the stipend. Based on my record, we are drawing about $1,000 per month and so since we held him back a grade he won't graduate until he is 19 and graduate 2 months later. Since he won't graduate until after he turns 18, then the rule is it continues till he graduate. $$$$$  If I had known this was available, I would have collected and additional $24,000 but I was unaware of this benefit until I had filed for retirement SS benefits some two years later.

 

So, go down to your local SS office and begin the process. Visit the SS website to ensure you have all the documents needed to apply for each of them. Good luck.

Interesting.  I know that we asked for the SSN with the DS-260 but the paperwork we got with the visa says that if under 18 they need to go to the the SS office to apply.  

[Greenbaum 12,258]

52 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

Interesting.  I know that we asked for the SSN with the DS-260 but the paperwork we got with the visa says that if under 18 they need to go to the the SS office to apply.  

Sorry I forgot you are doing a CR-1 and not the K-1. Just the same contact the SS office near you and try and ascertain your status with the kids. Don't throw good money away.

[Hank_ 9,173]

The parent needs to be of age to qualify for benefits, doesn't need to be drawing them though the way I read it.

 

https://www.ssa.gov/planners/retire/applying7.html#h3

[Greenbaum 12,258]

35 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

The parent needs to be of age to qualify for benefits, doesn't need to be drawing them though the way I read it.

 

https://www.ssa.gov/planners/retire/applying7.html#h3

I'm just saying it maybe an option.  It was for me. 

[Hank_ 9,173]

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

I'm just saying it maybe an option.  It was for me. 

It is surprising how many don't know the benefit exists.       Up until a few years ago I wasn't aware of it.

[Talako 756]

I'm glad that you got that out of the way.

 

You definitely don't need an additional chapter in your "What not to" book.

Edited July 5, 2019 by Talako

[Lola Lolo 34]

Congrats John&Rose.🙂

[StevieJ 0]

Congratulations. Good luck !

[John & Rose 7,237]

On 7/5/2019 at 11:37 AM, Hank_ said:

The parent needs to be of age to qualify for benefits, doesn't need to be drawing them though the way I read it.

 

https://www.ssa.gov/planners/retire/applying7.html#h3

It seems like she will only be eligible if I retire so it was a nice dream but back to reality!  I am going to be working for a while yet.  I'm 58 but I plan on working to 70 or so.

[Hank_ 9,173]

21 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

It seems like she will only be eligible if I retire so it was a nice dream but back to reality!  I am going to be working for a while yet.  I'm 58 but I plan on working to 70 or so.

 

You need to be of qualifying age, not necessarily drawing benefits yourself

[Crazy Cat 39,261]

On 7/5/2019 at 8:25 AM, John & Rose said:

They also told AJ that he is not allowed to have a girlfriend until he is 21.  I wonder what else they said.

Hahahha!!!!     That made my day!!!   Thanks.......