Posts Misrepresent Immigrants’ Eligibility for Social Security Numbers, Benefits
Published Date: 4/26/2024
Source: factcheck.org
Immigrants who are lawfully living or authorized to work in the U.S. are eligible for a Social Security number and, in some cases, Social Security benefits. But viral posts make the false claim that "illegal immigrants" can receive Social Security numbers and retirement benefits, and they confuse two programs managed by the Social Security Administration.
Immigrants who are lawfully living or authorized to work in the U.S. are eligible for a Social Security number and, in some cases, Social Security benefits. But viral posts make the false claim that "illegal immigrants" can receive Social Security numbers and retirement benefits, and they confuse two programs managed by the Social Security Administration.