Can an illegal immigrant use someone elses SSN to work?
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Can an illegal immigrant use someone elses SSN to work?
He has been paying taxes for 12 years now. If reported, can he be deported?
Asked on March 21, 2019 under Immigration Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, this is not even remotely legal. It is in fact, several felonies, such as identity theft, tax fraud, lying on official government documents, etc. The illegal immigrant can be jailed or deported, or jailed then deported; and if the other person allowed the use (i.e. the SSN was not stolen), he can face prosecution, too.
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