Federal Benefits

Social Security/ Veterans' Affairs/ Federal Employee Compensation

Walk In Hours:      Monday - Friday, 1-3pm

Telephone Hours:  Monday - Friday, 1-3pm

Telephone Service

Please e-mail or call the American Citizen Services section for assistance with the following Federal Benefit issues:

• Non-receipt of benefit payments (Please specify paying agency, for example: Social Security, OPM, VA, CSA etc.).
• Update on new application for benefits submitted previously. 

Walk-in Service

Please come in person to the American Citizen Services section for assistance with the following Federal Benefit issues:

• Change of address
• Transfer of benefit payments from U.S. to Trinidad (Direct Deposit)
• Letter request for Social Welfare
• Transfer of benefits directly to the bank (Direct Deposit)
• Apply for benefits (Retirement, Widow/ Widower, Disability etc.)

The following is required in ALL CASES:

• Valid Photo Identification(s)
• Proof of Citizenship
• Social Security Number(s)

FIRST TIME Social Security benefit applicants must also bring:

• Original Birth Certificate(s)
• Marriage Certificate(s)
• Divorce Certificate(s)
• Death Certificate(s)

Federal Agency Contact Information

Social Security Administration- www.ssa.gov

Department of Veterans' Affairs - www.va.gov