Oakland immigrant blindsided by loss of Social Security benefits, reimbursement demand
Briefly

Rosa Carranza, a preschool teacher and legal immigrant from El Salvador, is facing the suspension of her Social Security benefits after receiving a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) claiming she is not lawfully present. Despite having lived and worked legally in the U.S. for over 30 years under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which has been extended through 2026, her benefits were suspended. Carranza has taken steps to resolve the issue, including visiting the SSA office and filing a complaint, but has yet to receive a satisfactory response amid wider policy changes affecting immigrant benefits.
Carranza, who has lived in the U.S. legally for over 30 years and was granted Temporary Protected Status, faces a sudden suspension of her Social Security benefits.
Despite her Temporary Protective Status being extended through 2026, the Social Security Administration claims she is not lawfully present, causing significant turmoil to her benefits.
Read at The Mercury News
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