i was born in mexico, but i have been raised in las vegas all my life!!??

Question

why the hell cant i get a social security

Answer 1

The previous answers aren't entirely correct. You need either proof of US citizenship (birth certificate or certificate of naturalization) OR a Permanent Resident Alien card (the so-called Green Card, even though they are no longer green). The Social Security Administration wants to see proof that you are here legally.
My ex-wife got her green card in 1985 and was able to get a social security card immediately afterward - She didn't become a citizen until 1996.
I have to wonder how you (or your parents) were able to file an income tax return if you had no social security number. I had to get cards for all three of my kids immediately after they were born in order to claim them as tax deductions. Otherwise, the IRS will disallow the exemption claim. Also, you can't work legally in the US without one (as I'm sure you found out already).
I copied the following off the Social security web site:

How do I apply for a Social Security number

In general, only noncitizens who have permission to work from DHS can apply for a Social Security number. To apply for a Social Security number:

* Complete an Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5); and
* Show us original documents proving your:
o Immigration status;
o Work eligibility;
o Age; and
o Identity.
* Take your completed application and original documents to your local Social Security office.

Immigration status

To prove your immigration status, you must show us the current U.S. immigration document, I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, issued to you when you arrived in the United States. If you are an F-1 or M-1 student, you also must show us your I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. If you are a J-1 or J-2 exchange visitor, you must show us your DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status.

Work eligibility

If you are an F-1 student and eligible to work on campus, you must provide a letter from your designated school official that identifies your employer and the type of work you are, or will be, doing. We also need to see evidence of that employment, such as a recent pay slip or a letter from your employer. Your supervisor must sign and date the letter. The letter must describe:

* Your job;
* Your employment start date:
* The number of hours you are, or will be, working; and
* Your supervisor’s name and telephone number.

If you are an F-1 student authorized to work in curricular practical training, you must provide us your Form I-20 with the employment page (page 3) completed and signed by your school’s designated school official.

If you are an F-1 or M-1 student and are authorized to work off campus, you must provide us with the Employment Authorization Document (I-766 or I-688B) you received from DHS.

If you are a J-1 student, you must provide a letter from your sponsor. The letter should be on sponsor letterhead with an original signature that authorizes your employment.

Age

You must present your birth certificate if you have it or can easily obtain it. If not, we can consider other documents, such as your passport or a document issued by DHS, to prove your age.

Identity

We can accept only certain documents as proof of identity. An acceptable document must be current (not expired) and show your name, identifying information and preferably a recent photograph. Social Security will ask to see your current U.S. immigration documents. Acceptable immigration documents include your:

* Form I-551 (includes machine-readable immigrant visa with your unexpired foreign passport);
* I-94 with your unexpired foreign passport; or
* Work permit card from DHS (I-766 or I-688B).

All documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents. We also cannot accept a receipt showing you applied for the document. We may use one document for two purposes. For example, we may use your DHS work permit as proof of both work eligibility and identity. However, you must provide at least two separate documents.

Answer 2

You can only get a Social Security Number if you're an American citizen. If you're a resident alien, you need to get a TIN (taxpayer identification number).

If you're not here legally, be careful - I've heard La Migra monitors this site and tracks IPs for their next raids.

Answer 3

What reason did the Social Security office give you

Answer 4

Unless you are a citizen of The United States, you won't get any either, thats why the hell not. p.s. have you contributed to social security??

Answer 5

I live in Dallas, TX and the people here suck. So at least you know one more city not to go to!!!!