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Undocumented immigrants and Social Security numbers

The impact of Social Security number issuance on undocumented immigrants, including concerns about data misuse and administrative errors.

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Jan 24, 2026
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What are the rules and thresholds for noncitizens to become eligible for Social Security retirement or disability benefits?

for Social Security retirement and disability benefits if their work and immigration status meet statutory thresholds: they must have sufficient Social Security credits from covered employment and be ...

Feb 2, 2026

How much do undocumented immigrants contribute to Social Security and why don’t they receive corresponding benefits?

tens of billions of dollars into Social Security each year—estimates around $25 billion in 2022 and roughly $26.2 billion in 2023 are commonly cited—yet most of those payers do not receive correspondi...

Jan 18, 2026

How much do U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants affect Social Security and Medicare trust‑fund projections?

U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants matter to Social Security and Medicare largely because they expand the future workforce that will pay payroll taxes; the Social Security Administration ha...

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