If i have my ss# am i a resident?

Question

i am trying to get in to a community college (cape Fear) in NC where there was a law passed saying illegal immigrants can't go to school. but i have my social security number and license and any a job where they know i am not an illegal. and every thing else an immigrant can not do with. i don't have a green card so is that what may be the problem .

Answer 1

ss# and dl are not proof of legal residency. you need to come clean with the immigration first.

Answer 2

having an SSN and license doesn't proof legal residence. You need some immigration document e.g. a valid F-1 status, H-1B visa , L-1 ... etc. or a green card.

Answer 3

All students other than US citizens or legal permanent residents must have a student visa to attend college, community college, grad & professional schools, etc.  If you are not a US citizen or legal permanent resident (permanent green card), you must get a student visa.  

You should know what your status is here, what kind of visa you are on.  If, for example, you are here on a work visa, you cannot go to school.  People on student visas are not allowed to work.  But someone on a work visa will have an SSN, even though work visas are temporary, and do not grant permanent residence.

Answer 4

If you are a legal alien, you simply need to provide your visa and proof of residence.

Answer 5

ok you guys .. how about this ......I was born in canada but adopted in the U.S.  I have lived here in the U.S. all my life !!!  I have graduated from high school here in Wa. State in 1985. And have been a licensed driver no problem in Wa. State !! But however to get a license in Indiana they do not accept out of country birth certificates. Now i have married for the first time and have legally changed my name, w/ social security k Now what?   . In a delima any help out there??