US SSA Mandates SSN for Immigrants with EAD Work Permits

The US Social Security Administration now requires immigrants holding Employment Authorization Documents to obtain a Social Security Number, a procedural change affecting work authorization compliance. The requirement is administrative, not a policy shift, but may impact immigrant processing times and documentation burdens. Uncertainty remains on implementation details and potential effects on employment eligibility.

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