Federal · Title 8 — Aliens and Nationality
8 U.S.C. § 1645: Qualifying quarters
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all of the qualifying quarters of coverage as defined under title II of the Social Security Act worked by a parent of such alien before the date on which the alien attains age 18, and all of the qualifying quarters worked by a spouse of such alien during their marriage and the alien remains married to such spouse or such spouse is deceased.
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