1105.010.10.25.05 Qualifying Quarters – DSS Manuals

IM-42 May 16, 2007 ; IM-142 November 6, 1998

Qualifying quarters include:

quarters earned by the immigrant

quarters earned by a parent (natural, adoptive or stepparent) while the immigrant was under 18

quarters earned by the spouse of the immigrant during their marriage if they remain married or the spouse is deceased

quarters earned during overseas employment with a U.S. employer

quarters worked by a lawful resident while the individual was illegally in the U.S.

Refer to 1105.098.00 Appendix B – Guide for 40 Quarter Immigrant Eligibility Determination .