Applying for Retirement in Canada/USA

[mdmm55]

Hello-I worked , legally,full time for 9 years in Nerw York,USA before moving (in 2000) to Canada.As a Canadian citizen,started a full time job in 2002,paying all taxes to Canada. I learned that ,to get full USA Social Securty pension and need 40 credits(equal 10 years), while I worked and paid SS tax for 9 years to USA.I already have got a copy of my contribution records from USA social security.
I heard that "" Under a process called "totalization" the SSA will credit for CPP contributions,to be enough credit to get the 10 years needed for a Social Security pension.
Now next year I will be 65 years old and plan for retirement.

My questions are,
1- Do I qualify to get Social security Pension from USA,while working,living in Canada ?
2- When and how to apply for , in receiving in Canada ?.
3-Do I need a lawyer to apply or I can apply myself,please ?
4-Do I need to call and get appointment with Social security office in Niagra Falls,NY,USA ?

[Mike E]

Hello-I worked , legally,full time for 9 years in Nerw York,USA before moving (in 2000) to Canada.As a Canadian citizen,started a full time job in 2002,paying all taxes to Canada. I learned that ,to get full USA Social Securty pension and need 40 credits(equal 10 years), while I worked and paid SS tax for 9 years to USA.I already have got a copy of my contribution records from USA social security.
I heard that "" Under a process called "totalization" the SSA will credit for CPP contributions,to be enough credit to get the 10 years needed for a Social Security pension.
Now next year I will be 65 years old and plan for retirement.

My questions are,
1- Do I qualify to get Social security Pension from USA,while working,living in Canada ?
2- When and how to apply for , in receiving in Canada ?.
3-Do I need a lawyer to apply or I can apply myself,please ?
4-Do I need to call and get appointment with Social security office in Niagra Falls,NY,USA ?

Pretty sure you cannot double dip. https://www.ssa.gov/international/Ag...ts/canada.html

”If you qualify for Social Security benefits from the United States based only on U.S. credits and a CPP/QPP benefit from Canada, the amount of your U.S. benefit will be reduced.”

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/be...igibility.html explains how your 36 SSA credits can be applied to CPP or possibly your CPP credits to SSA

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/be...ed-states.html has info specific for Canada and U.S.