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Right, this is crazy. I'm a US citizen but don't have an SSN and couldn't get one last time I tried.

• divbzero 5y ago
  Somehow I’ve assumed every US citizen has an SSN. Are there obstacles you encounter from not having an SSN? What is the process for opening bank accounts or applying for loans?
• jolux 5y ago
  Every citizen is supposed to be given an SSN.
  • crysin 5y ago
    Parents can opt out of having an SSN issued for a child at birth in the US.
    • jolux 5y ago
      Sure, but why would they? I can’t think of a good reason. Regardless all citizens are eligible and should be given an SSN if they apply.
      • Kye 5y ago
        Parents do all kinds of things with the intention of protecting their children. Not all of it is well-informed.
        • nikolay 5y ago
          You don't need an SSN before a certain age, so this isn't weird.
          • jolux 5y ago
            Sure it's weird. It's easy enough to do when the child is born, why wait?
            • nikolay 5y ago
              My daughter had her SSN used when she was around 10, and I can't recall her ever needing her SSN as it's no longer required for things like medical insurance, etc.
• toomuchtodo 5y ago
  Did you not apply for one? You’re eligible as a citizen or eligible resident. I have so many questions about this edge case.