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Bank refusing to open new account because SSC "valid for work only with DHS authorization"

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Cool ! Sorry it didn't work out to yer satisfaction, though.

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Teddy B
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Why are you so insistant on using a bank that clearly couldn't care less about having you as a customer? Find another bank.

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The OP has a friggin EAD card. That is the "authorization" that validates the SS card. The bank doesnt want your business. There a a jillion banks. Find one that does.

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Its because they don't want to bother verifying with DHS that you are legal to work as the authorization on your particular SSN/EAD can be revoked by DHS at any time (for instance if your I-485 were t

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A lot of physical banks and credit unions offer free to low-cost checking options, especially if you have a direct deposit or automatic checking withdrawal on a monthly basis.

That only works if, you know, you can actually work yet in the US and having money coming in. Another pain is if one doesn't have a large float to leave as a minimum balance to save on fees.

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I'm having the same issue with online banks - I cannot find one that will let me open an account! They've turned me down not having a previous US address, state ID, not having a bank account in the US - I had issues even being added to my husband's online account and still dealing with that.

But yeah, I understand why you want a particular bank, I want to have an online bank - after living in Canada paying $14-$40 a month in banking fees, I want a freaking deal!

Don't try to go through the process online. Even after getting greencard, I can'r renew driver's license or plates/sticker online because I'm not a US citizen. Go to the bank in person, don't call and don't apply online. One of the first questions in the process (as far as I have experienced) leads to a dead end when answering "no" to being a US citizen because it won't let you continue. And you cannot afford to lie and answer yes to that specific question.

Usually, more branches of the same bank would be in the area. I think Centier has 5 branches in this city/town, Horizon has 4.

K1 process, October 2010 > POE, July 2011

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Interview took 224 days from I-129F NOA1 date. (241 days from filing petition until visa in hand)

From filing I-129F petition until POE: 285 days

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AOS process, December 2011 > July 2012

EAD/AP Approval took 51 days from NOA1 date to email update. (77 days from filing until EAD/AP in hand)

AOS Approval took 206 days from NOA1 date to email update. (231 days from filing until greencard in hand)

From filing I-129F petition until greencard in hand: 655 days

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That only works if, you know, you can actually work yet in the US and having money coming in. Another pain is if one doesn't have a large float to leave as a minimum balance to save on fees.

Well, yes, that is usually a stipulation. But, you can get around that if you're on the account with a USC (like my husband is) if you're not working yet. I save money on fees, he has access to his own debit card so he can go shopping without having to come to me for $ each time.

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It would seem that I'm taking my business elsewhere.

That's the attitude you should have. If a bank doesn't want your business, there will be hundreds others that will fall over themselves to help you out.

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I have a similar issue -- my wife and I are trying to add her to my existing savings and checking account (chase) and when providing her valid passport and social security number the bank notified me that they were unable to verify her identity.  Is this in issue with her social security number/card?  Additionally her passport has her maiden name and her SS card/state ID have her married name, would this be part of the issue with the bank verifying her identity?

 

Thanks in advance,

Will

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Thread from 2012 is now closed to further comment.

The most recent poster is welcome to start a fresh thread in this forum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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