U.S. citizens cannot be deported from the United States â unless, that is, they committed fraud in order to obtain their green card or citizenship. (If you are interested in the benefits of U.S. citizenship, read our articles on the naturalization process and dual citizenship.)
Hardship withdrawals are limited to two per calendar year and can only be taken from assets held in accounts at Fidelity. Participants should call the Fidelity Retirement Service Center at 1.800.343.0860 to request a hardship withdrawal. Participants must submit appropriate supporting documentation to Fidelity prior to being approved to receive a hardship distribution. If the distribution is approved, a suspension of the participantâs voluntary contributions (and any associated match) will be implemented for a minimum of six months.
While earnings are subject to tax and penalty, you can withdraw your contributions penalty free. Even if there are earnings in the account, they may be minimal compared to the penalties you would pay for your 401k hardship withdrawal. Another option might be getting a loan.hen times get tough and people have nowhere to turn, many look to their 401k to help bail them out. 401k Hardship withdrawals have been on the rise. According to a study by Fidelity this past August, 2.2% of all 401(k) participants had made a hardship withdrawal at some point over the preceding 12 months.