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Regulation & law · 06/09/1996Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

Clarification on Lawfully Present for Title II Benefits Under the Social Security Act

Summary

The U.S. government has issued an interim rule to clarify the definition of 'lawfully present' for aliens seeking Title II benefits under the Social Security Act. This change aims to enable the Social Security Administration to identify eligible aliens in the U.S. for benefits.

Original source language: Federal Register — Justice DepartmentOpen original release →

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