A Social Security number is a unique, 9-digit number issued by the US government to citizens and eligible residents. To apply for a Social Security Number, you must have a job offer or be working. The ...

Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez An undocumented immigrant is not eligible to receive Social Security benefits if they are ...

A social security card is required to work in the United States. On the card is a unique 9-digit Social Security Number (SSN) issued by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). The card (and ...