CPP for non-residents of Canada: How to apply, report pension income and more + MORE Jan 28th

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We have lived in the U.S. for three years. I have not applied for CPP. I have worked here for three years—I think you have to work for 10 years for Social Security. I am on a work visa (I am a CPA), which will end this December, but we have a project that my husband is working on that we will be using to apply for E2 visa.

So, I want to say that I plan on being away from Canada for at least another two years.

I graduated university in 1987 and have worked all my life since then, except three brief maternity leaves.

—Maryann

Applying for CPP as a non-resident of Canada

I will try to address the issues you raised, Maryann, as well as a few others I think may be of interest to you. Here are some considerations.

Who can apply for CPP

You can apply for a Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement pension as a non-resident of Canada. Unlike some other government benefits, residency does not have an impact on entitlement. You paid CPP contributions, along with your employers, over the years…

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