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The Social Security Act requires ALL residents of the United States and its Territories to obtain a Social Security number (SSN), in order to be able to work or receive any Social Security benefits.

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Q: What law Requires a US Citizen to get a Social Security Number?
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Of the United States of America, Yes. You have to have a social security number to be a citizen and you have to be a citizen to be president.


Can a non-american obtain a US issued credit card?

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You live in Pakistan and you have social secutity number you got this number when you visited US?

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When my husband was an alien he had a social security #. When he became a US Citizen he still has the same SS#.


Can you get a Californian driving licence without a social security number?

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Can an undocumented person get a Social Security number and how?

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Must a United States citizen have a Social Security number?

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