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		swiley on April 1, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Security Breach at US Universities You probably have to prove that you're a citizen or have the appropriate immigration status, this usually involves your SSN. Why is it done this way? Politics I guess.

curiousgal on April 1, 2021 [–]

Fun fact that companies online don't seem to realize, non-citizens can have SSN numbers, even people on a short exchange visitor visa.

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