GN 00905: Techniques Concerning SSA Foreign Operations
TN 7 (03-90)
A. Policy
Where possible, claimants must personally file applications for monthly benefits before a Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) representative or a Foreign Service Post (FSP) representative if needed with prior Regional Federal Benefits Officer (RFBO) authorization.
In any event, an FBU or FSP (with prior authorization from the RFBO) employee must personally identify every claimant who lives in the Elazig- Hozat area before delivery of the first check.
Exception: Claims from persons not born in Turkey and which do not depend on Turkish proofs may be handled under the normal development procedures.
B. Process
When a claimant appears at an FBU or FSP (with prior RFBO authorization) asking for benefits, the FBU or FSP:
Secures a statement concerning his claim for benefits;
Verifies the claimant's identity;
Certifies the claimant's identification book (see D.); and
Forwards this material to DIO, with any evidence the individual submits.
C. Procedure
Handle claims inquiries as follows:
Send responses to claimants through the FBUs servicing their addresses; and
Provide the FBU with the necessary forms and complete instructions if it is requested to develop a claim for benefits. Do not send the forms to the claimant.
D. Exhibit
The following form is used by the FSP in Adana (with prior RFBO authorization) to certify the contents of a claimant's Turkish census record or identification book.
WAGE EARNER
ACCOUNT NUMBER
| WAGE EARNER | WIFE OR WIDOW | CHILD | CHILD | CHILD | |
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| LAST NAME FIRST NAME FATHER'S NAME MOTHER'S NAME DATE OF BIRTH DATE REG IN NUFUS MARRIED TO DATE OF MARRIAGE DATE REG IN NUFUS DATE OF ADOPTION DATE REG IN NUFUS |
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PROVINCE |
DISTRICT |
SUBDISTRICT |
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WARD |
STREET |
VILLIAGE |
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SECTION |
VOLUME |
PAGE |
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WERE ANY OF THE DATES SHOWN ABOVE CHANGED BY A COURT DECREE? YES NO IF YES, EXPLAIN WHEN AND HOW THE CHANGE TOOK PLACE AND THE BASIS IF SHOWN. | |||||
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I CERTIFY THAT ALL THE INFORMATION SHOWN ABOVE IS A TRUE EXTRACT TAKEN FROM THE: CENSUS OFFICE RECORDS PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION BOOK OF THE CLAIMANT | |||||
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NAME |
TITLE |
DATE |
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