Frederica what's her name on CNN just said you need to be a citizen to have a SSN.

[geardaddy]

Don't they fact check stuff before they say it?

Way to put some misinformation out there for all the immigrant haters, Fred.

[alp227]

1. anyone with at least a work visa may apply

http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.pdf

"To apply for an original card, you must provide at least two documents to prove age, identity, and U.S. citizenship or current lawful, work-authorized immigration status."

[geardaddy]

5. Yep, my ex-wife

had permanent residency (green card) and had an SSN within a month of her arrival here.

[HopeHoops]

2. FOX and CNN don't bother with fact checking. MSNBC does. ABC and CBS vary.

[Quantess]

3. Not true.

CNN blows.

[geardaddy]

4. That's true.

I was like, "WTF? You don't have be be a citizen to have an SSN."

[Aviation Pro]

6. Stupid...

...walking wads of santorum should shut the fuck up.