SHIT!

[skysidhe]

Originally Posted by BigV

The social security card establishes the right to work, and some other document is needed to establish identity. I-9

Interesting note:

Under the homeland security Real ID law both will soon be one and the same.

A person cannot now get a drivers license without providing the ss and birth certificate.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Not every time, but I've had to show my original SS card for an employer. It's because a mistake in the SS number, creates a shitload of hassle, for the employer to straighten out later.

If I remember correctly (it's been awhile), my SS card says right on the front, NOT to be used as an ID.

[BigV]

Originally Posted by skysidhe

Interesting note:

Under the homeland security Real ID law both will soon be one and the same.

A person cannot now get a drivers license without providing the ss and birth certificate.

not to be picky... but there is not Real ID law. there may be a proposal, much like.. "obamacare" isn't a law. It's all talk at this point.

furthermore, a national id .. very very doubtful . of course that may merely be wishful thinking on my part.

as for drivers' licensing. That is a state matter. Indeed, I live in a state with an international border and I have have recently gotten an enhanced driver's license. for the purpose of surface travel between washington and canada it is an acceptable proof of citizenship. Not for air travel. and not for travel to other countries. Limited, but more functionality than a driver's license.

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[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by BigV

furthermore, a national id .. very very doubtful . of course that may merely be wishful thinking on my part.

It's called a passport.