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Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:44:09 -0800 (PST)
Hi,
Well, there is a totalization agreement between the US and Switzerland,
therefore, the years you contributed towards US Social Security should count
for Switzerland.
I am sending you the web link to the social security treaty page.
http://www.ssa.gov/international/agreement_descriptions.html
If you have Social Security credits in bothe the US and Switzerland, you may
be eligible for benefits from one or both countries. If you meet all the
basic requirements under one country's system, you will get a regular benefit
from that country. If you do not meet the basic requirements, the agreement
may help you qualify for a benefit as explained in the treaty. According to
the agreement, in order to benefit from the Swiss social security you must
have one year of "Swiss" coverage if a Swiss citizen or resident.
Hope this helps,
Maria
Received on Tue Jan 23 2007 - 14:53:33 PST
