.42 The preferred method of verifying qualifying credits of employment is through the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) automated system. However, the automated system may not always verify that the earnings requirement is met. If the noncitizen believes that the records provided by the automated system are incorrect, the CWD shall inform the noncitizen of the option of challenging SSA’s records. The person whose work history is in question can visit the nearest SSA office and request a review to determine if the qualifying quarters are met. A document from SSA indicating that a determination of work credits is under review must be provided to the CWD. If for some reason the person whose work history is in question is unable or unwilling to appear in person to request an investigation of SSA’s records, they can be requested for that person through the mail. A noncitizen disputing SSA’s findings, and requesting a review through SSA’s manual system, shall be allowed to participate until SSA completes its investigation, or for a maximum of six months from the date of the original determination of insufficient quarters.
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All or part of the qualifying credits of employment may be verified by information provided by the household. The CWD shall accept employer-prepared wage statements, W-2 or W-2c forms, a copy of the federal or state income tax return, etc., as proof of earnings. The normal application processing time frames apply if the CWD is obtaining verification of work credits from the household.