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Originally posted by cynicalgrrlll
I'm not calling you ignorant or a redneck, but immigrants that are stilled considered illegal can have work social security numbers, but have no standing as an American citizen. They just get to pay taxes. The government is well aware we have illegal immigrants living here and allow them to work and won't deport them as long as they pay taxes and don't cause a stir
Here look it up, lawful noncitizens getting social security
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10096.html
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According to the SSA website:
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To apply for a Social Security number:
Call or visit one of our local offices;
-Complete an Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5); and
-Provide original documents showing your age, identity and lawful noncitizen status (including Department of Homeland Security (DHS) permission to work in the U.S.).
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If you do not qualify for an SNN (e.g. you don't have legal status):
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What can you do if you need a number for tax purposes?
If you need a number for tax purposes and you are not authorized to work in the U.S., you can apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
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From the linked IRS website re: ITIN's
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Are ITINs valid for identification?
No. ITINs are not valid identification outside the tax system. Since ITINs are strictly for tax processing, IRS does not apply the same standards as agencies that provide genuine identity certification.
ITIN applicants are not required to apply in person, and IRS does not further validate the authenticity of identity documents. ITINs do not prove identity outside the tax system, and should not be offered or accepted as identification for non-tax purposes.
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So apparently, if you have to provide a tax number to work, you can get an ITIN from the IRS.
The IRS won't dig too deep into your legal status.
This is vastly different from what was claimed.