Claim: 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.
Fact-check: Posts Misrepresent Immigrants' Eligibility for Social Security Numbers, Benefits - FactCheck.org
Verdict: 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.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Alan Jaffe
Date published: 2024-04-26T19:55:12