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NikkiUK   1

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Hey guys,

I haven't been on here in a while but after a visit to the SSA the other day, I wanted to post to give everyone a story of a good experience as I have read a lot of negative ones and wanted to say 'there is hope!'

Since arriving in the US 3 weeks ago, I have so far got a bank account and applied for my Social Security Number. Both of these experiences were very quick and pleasant. The guy in the bank only needed my passport as proof of who I am, and was extremely nice and set up my account within 15mins, 3 days after arrival in the states.

At the SSA, I had a 20min wait but then went through (you dont even need to fill in the paperwork that VJ says...you just go in and theres 1 form on the side...but fill it in if you are worried anyway). The guy was very nice and made jokes with us and put us as 'priority' for no reason. He said to make sure my name was on the mailbox or the mail guy isnt allowed to leave it there. Then we were out.

So yeah...its not all as bad as some people seem to experience it.

Just thought id share!

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Hey guys,

I haven't been on here in a while but after a visit to the SSA the other day, I wanted to post to give everyone a story of a good experience as I have read a lot of negative ones and wanted to say 'there is hope!'

Since arriving in the US 3 weeks ago, I have so far got a bank account and applied for my Social Security Number. Both of these experiences were very quick and pleasant. The guy in the bank only needed my passport as proof of who I am, and was extremely nice and set up my account within 15mins, 3 days after arrival in the states.

At the SSA, I had a 20min wait but then went through (you dont even need to fill in the paperwork that VJ says...you just go in and theres 1 form on the side...but fill it in if you are worried anyway). The guy was very nice and made jokes with us and put us as 'priority' for no reason. He said to make sure my name was on the mailbox or the mail guy isnt allowed to leave it there. Then we were out.

So yeah...its not all as bad as some people seem to experience it.

Just thought id share!

oh!ur so lucky.i also opened for bank account after 1 week i came to US without my SSN as what others said u cant open for bank acct without ur ssn number but the guy in the bank just asked for my passport.

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We had similar positive experiences. My husband got a SSN, bank account and driver license all within the first month he was here with no trouble at all.

The only "trouble" we had was waiting for his SSN - we "checked the box" on his visa paperwork for the USCIS to automatically send his application for a SSN, but the SSA never received that. So, we ended up just applying in person. It wasn't a big deal, just wasted two weeks of waiting...

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musikgal06   1

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For those who opened an account without a SSN, do you mind me asking what bank you used? I'm looking for one that will allow my fiance to open an account before he gets his SSN, but so far no luck.

Michelle and James

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3/8/10 - medical appointment

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del-11-03-2013   1

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For those who opened an account without a SSN, do you mind me asking what bank you used? I'm looking for one that will allow my fiance to open an account before he gets his SSN, but so far no luck.

I open an account with Bank Of America. It's convenient with us since my fiance have account with them for many years.

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besaangel   18

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Bank of america and chase.

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musikgal06   1

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Thank you everyone for your help! I had reached out to some banks, but I was waiting to hear back. I really appreciate it.

I know for the k-1 they requested a letter form the bank to show how long I had been with them and my accounts. In your opinion, will it make any difference in the green card process if I move to a new bank before we start his AOS? I just think it would be easier for us to be at the same bank rather than two different ones.

Michelle and James

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9/12/09 - Filed petition

9/16/09 - Check cashed

9/21/09 - Received NOA1

12/21/09 - Received NOA2

1/6/10 - Case received at embassy in UK

2/8/10 - Sent packet 3 forms to embassy and checklist

3/5/10 - Received Interview date!

3/8/10 - medical appointment

4/7/10 - Interview---we are approved!

6/15/10 - James is set to move to Chicago

8/7/10 - Wedding!

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I know for the k-1 they requested a letter form the bank to show how long I had been with them and my accounts. In your opinion, will it make any difference in the green card process if I move to a new bank before we start his AOS? I just think it would be easier for us to be at the same bank rather than two different ones.

Actually the whole bank thing as proof of bona fide relationship works better if you add her as joint to one of your accounts. Having seperate accounts (even at the same bank) technically isn't co-mingling of funds...


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NikkiUK   1

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I didnt even have to fill in a W-8Ben. I bank with Wachovia. At the moment my husband and I have a joint account in order to prove our relationship, and we intend to eventually have separate accounts too (im waiting til im allowed a job so il actually have money to put in it)! It shouldnt matter if you switch banks, just as long as you have a joint account if thats the evidence you want to use at your interview.

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musikgal06   1

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Thank you all again! :)

Michelle and James

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

9/12/09 - Filed petition

9/16/09 - Check cashed

9/21/09 - Received NOA1

12/21/09 - Received NOA2

1/6/10 - Case received at embassy in UK

2/8/10 - Sent packet 3 forms to embassy and checklist

3/5/10 - Received Interview date!

3/8/10 - medical appointment

4/7/10 - Interview---we are approved!

6/15/10 - James is set to move to Chicago

8/7/10 - Wedding!

 
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