joint bank account with no ssn

[babybyrd 0]

Hi Everyone

Just wondering if anyone in the process of cr-1 has managed to get a joint bank account ( while visiting spouse in the usa) without having a social security number. If so any tips on how would be greatly appreciated. I did read that you may need to print off part of the patriot act - can someone guide me to which part? thanks in advance.

[BokkieandGuapo 4]

Hi Everyone

Just wondering if anyone in the process of cr-1 has managed to get a joint bank account ( while visiting spouse in the usa) without having a social security number. If so any tips on how would be greatly appreciated. I did read that you may need to print off part of the patriot act - can someone guide me to which part? thanks in advance.

Hello,

I went to visit Julie in San diego in Dec 2009 ona B-1 visa before we filed and we manged to get a joint bank account through San Diego County Credit union. I had no SSN and still not yet and we now have a joint bank account. It can be done just pressure them, If your SO has significant assets it will also work in your favor.

Good Luck

Shelby

[Canadiandggal 49]

Well that actually depends on the bank and the manager at the bank.I ended up emailing everywhere to ask if I could be added on to an account or if we could open a new account etc, most places said it was possible as long as he was a us citizen. My husband had a account at Wachovia last year and We just walked in and put me on the account, I had to show my passport(and a marriage certificate as my passport was still in my maiden name)within moments we had a joint account. Then April of this year we opened a new account at M&T, again we had no problems and I am still waiting for Case complete. All I can suggest is find the closest banks in the area and give them a call, I was told it is really up to the manager of the bank. I can suggest Wachovia which is now called something else, m&t or Pnc. Good luck and just explain the situation

[Craig-n-Jacquie 0]

We had no issues at the Umpqua bank and also with credit union...good luck

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

We got a joint bank account without his S.S. number with Wells Fargo using our family based K3 visa and explaining we were in the AOS process. All they required was a copy of our official marriage certificate with official translation and a copy of his passport with visa.

[Andis 0]

We too, through CitiBank. They did not ask for marriage cetificate. Wife was given some kind of TIN form with her info. We used her passport and Quebec driver's learner permit.

[babybyrd 0]

Thanks very much everyone

I was feeling a tad despondant but youve cheered me up : )

[BlueBonnet 84]

I visited the Bank Of America the other week, and they said that I could open a bank account with my passport and Canadian drivers licence. I didnt need any other ID. I didnt, I was just inquiring what they needed to do this for me. I didnt ask about a joint account, but I doubt it would be much of an issue. Why dont you find the 1800 for the bank your interested in and call them.

[Gnasher 0]

this thread is really helpful, me and my husband are going through the same thing, although he is with US bank, and still waiting to hear from them.

I doubt I can get on a joint bank account, because I am not in the states to visit the bank in person, everything has been via Fax, phone calls and mail.

[TravellingNomad 12]

i was able to open a joint account for me and my wife...even though she's not here yet. in lieu of a SSN, what wells fargo took as my wife's ITIN (Individual Tax ID Number) that was issued by the IRS for tax filing purposes.