False Social Security Claims Circulating Regarding Immigrants – Fact Check Exposes Truth
Washington, D.C. – Immigrants who are lawfully living or authorized to work in the United States are eligible for a Social Security number and, in some cases, Social Security benefits. However, misinformation circulating on social media falsely claims that “illegal immigrants” can receive Social Security numbers and retirement benefits, leading to confusion about the programs managed by the Social Security Administration. The Pew Research Center reported a record-high flow of immigrants across the southern border …