Opening a bank account while AOS pending?

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Not sure how it works in Texas, but my wife was able to easily get a Washington State ID card, after obtaining her Social Security card, and thus was easily able to both get her name on my bank account, and open one in her own name as well at another bank.

I do believe that a social security number is required for all banking.

[Johnnie J 0]

I opened it at the: CHASE BANK

Should you not have a Tax ID or SSN or local government ID. Use the passport and a foreign credit card. Works just fine, you sign the W-2 and the system accepts it.

[Stryker 0]

I have got a chat session with Bank of America's representative here the chat session:

Jose: Thank you for accepting Bank of Americas sales chat, my name is Jose. I would be more than happy to assist you in opening a new account today. Which account are you interested in?

You: I want inquire about my eligibilty to open a banck account at Bank of America

Jose: Wonderful! Thank you for your interest in Bank of America!

Jose: You can apply online for a new account as long as you meet the following requirements.

Jose: To apply online, the applicant must be:

* 18 or older

* A US citizen or permanent resident with a Green Card

* To have a US physical street address (not a PO Box)

* To have a Social Security Number.

Do you meet all of these requirements?

You: I'm 28 year old,I have an SSN,i entred the US on a K-1 Fiancee visa, i'm actually married to a US citizen and i'm currently adjusting my status as Permanent Resident with Immigration service(Pending application)

Jose: Thank you, if you are now a permanent resident you can complete the application online, otherwise we ask that you visit the bank in person and they will be able to help you open an account. We will need two forms of photo ID and the starting deposit of $25 to get started.

You: what could the two photo ID consist of?

Jose: Two forms of identification, one primary and one secondary, are required when opening an account in a banking center. The following is a list of acceptable identification:

* Valid driver's license with photo from the United States, American Samoa, Canada, Guam, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands

* Valid driver's permit (temporary or beginner's) from any state with photo

* Any valid state issued ID with photo

* United States, state, local government or United States Armed Services issued identification card with photo

* Military ID Common Access Card (CAC) with photo

* United States passport with photo

* Bank of America Visa or MasterCard with photo

* Bank of America Check Card with photo

* Certificate of Canadian Citizenship Card with photo

* Foreign passport with photo

* Nonimmigrant Visa and Border Crossing Card (DSP-150) with photo

* Guatemalan Consular ID with photo

* Employment Authorization Card issued by the INS (Form I-766) with photo

* Mexican Consular ID (also known as Matricular Consular Card) with photo.

You: those are the primary or the secondary identification?

Last text message receivedJose: All of these can be used as the primary or secondary forms of ID.

You: Thank you for your help, Have a nice day

Obviosliy, i need either to have my GC or my EAD in order to open the account.

No chance to get throught the system

Any help?

[Rosie74 0]

Go to a different bank