JULY 2026🚨!Your Social Security is at Risk! New PH Mail Suspension Rules

CRITICAL UPDATE FOR U.S. EXPATS IN THE PHILIPPINES! ⚠️As of July 9, 2026, PHLPost has completely suspended all outbound mail and parcels to the United States. If you just received your Form SSA-7162 (Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire / Proof of Life notice), DO NOT PANIC. You do not need to ship it to the US.The U.S. Embassy Manila Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) has given explicit instructions on how to submit your original signed form locally so your benefits are not suspended.👇 OFFICIAL EMBASSY MAILING ADDRESS FOR SSA-7162: 👇Social Security AdministrationU.S. Embassy – ManilaAttention: FEQ1201 Roxas Boulevard, ErmitaManila, Philippines 0930💡 IMPORTANT RULES FOR SUBMISSION:Use a local private courier with tracking (like LBC, DHL, or FedEx).Digital, scanned, emailed, or faxed copies are NOT accepted by the SSA. It must be the original form with your ink signature.Keep a photocopy/picture of your signed form for your own personal records.🗓️ UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENT:The FBU is hosting a Remote Services Event in General Trias, Cavite on Friday, July 24, 2026. You must email [email protected] with the subject line "Cavite Outreach" by July 14, 2026, to request an appointment. #SocialSecurity #SSA7162 #ExpatsInThePhilippines #USembassyManila #FederalBenefitsUnit #PHLpost #LivingInThePhilippines #RetireInThePhilippines