user: Hello I need information about Other ways to apply for retirement benefits[NEWLINE]agent: of course there are several ways to apply for the benefit[NEWLINE]agent: do you live in the us USA?[NEWLINE]user: Not actually.[NEWLINE]agent: If you don't live in the US USA Or in one of their territories you can also: contact the Social Security office, the US embassy or consulate. USA Closer.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and can I do it electronically?[NEWLINE]agent: yes and In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, it is done.[NEWLINE]user: and what does social security offer?[NEWLINE]agent: Social Security offers an online retirement application that you can complete in as little as 15 minutes.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and can i complete the application online?[NEWLINE]agent: of course Complete the online application. You can complete your application in one session or start the application now and end it at a later time[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And if I make the electronic request, should I do something else later?