New Rules for getting a SSN and Card
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10120.html

Social Security Cards for non citizens
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10096.html

Effective July 24, 2009 - The federal minimum wage for covered nonexempt employees will increase to $7.25 per hour. 
Employees including students that are presently appointed at rates below $7.25 per hour need to have a new appointment created and approved no later than July 20, 2009 with the new rate.