How can you marry an illegal immigrant when every state requires a Social Security card when you apply for a marriage license?

Answer 1

You must get married to GET a SS card. Get married and then apply for Permanent Residency. The social security system (number) was created for a retirement & disabilty system for the U.S. labor force. You do not have to have a social security number to visit, travel or any other activity that has nothing to do with employment. This includes a marriage certificate. Some banks are even willing to open an account without a social security number. A person does need a vaild social security number or tax payer ID number to be legally employed in the U.S. The employer is required to document this number on Form I-9 but is not required to verify if the number is valid.

Answer 2

My quick and basic Google search indicates that not every every state requires SSN, that Nevada and Delaware require only valid photo ID such as a driver's license. http://marriage.about.com/cs/marriagelicenses/a/usmarlaws.htm Also I came across an article daets 12 July 2007 that said "Illegal immigrants are encountering less trouble getting married in places that have established immigrant communities. In Texas and New York City, for instance, officials ask for Social Security numbers but do not require them. " http://www.immigrationwatchcanada.org/index.php?PAGE_id=1893&PAGE_user_op=view_page&module=pagemaster So obviously I'm going to sit down with a lawyer and ask at the city clerk's office but my fiance and I are relieved at this preliminary info. Good luck!