Opening US Bank Account

[Shawnra 0]

I'm trying to establish domicile in the states. I tried opening a bank account but I recieved an email from the New Account Coordinator saying that its against the US Patriot Act for me to open a US bank account while living abroad.

Has anyone else had this problem??

[trailmix 77]

I'm trying to establish domicile in the states. I tried opening a bank account but I recieved an email from the New Account Coordinator saying that its against the US Patriot Act for me to open a US bank account while living abroad.

Has anyone else had this problem??

What I did was open a joint account with my Sister (in the U.S.). She went in to her local, friendly, bank and they were happy to do it. They sent my signature card and forms to our house in Canada, I signed them and voila - U.S. bank account.

Edited January 9, 2009 by trailmix

[Shawnra 0]

What I did was open a joint account with my Sister (in the U.S.). She went in to her local, friendly, bank and they were happy to do it. They sent my signature card and forms to our house in Canada, I signed them and voila - U.S. bank account.

I've never had a joint bank account before. Would my name be on the bank statement?

[rouguewave 7]

I'm trying to establish domicile in the states. I tried opening a bank account but I recieved an email from the New Account Coordinator saying that its against the US Patriot Act for me to open a US bank account while living abroad.

Has anyone else had this problem??

Are you trying to establish proof of residency somewhere for yourself or are you trying to accomplish something else?

If its proof of residency, there are other easier ways than through the banking system. Can you be a little more specific about the circumstances for your question? It might help for people to respond.

Regardless, if you trying to establish proof of residency and you don't actually reside there, then its questionable why you want to do that.

[trailmix 77]

I'm trying to establish domicile in the states. I tried opening a bank account but I recieved an email from the New Account Coordinator saying that its against the US Patriot Act for me to open a US bank account while living abroad.

Has anyone else had this problem??

Are you trying to establish proof of residency somewhere for yourself or are you trying to accomplish something else?

If its proof of residency, there are other easier ways than through the banking system. Can you be a little more specific about the circumstances for your question? It might help for people to respond.

Regardless, if you trying to establish proof of residency and you don't actually reside there, then its questionable why you want to do that.

She is trying to prove domicile, she mentioned that in her first post.

Yes, a joint account bank statement should have both persons names on it. You don't have to deposit a gazillion dollars or anything like that either, just say 50 dollars.

[Shawnra 0]

I'm trying to establish domicile in the states. I tried opening a bank account but I recieved an email from the New Account Coordinator saying that its against the US Patriot Act for me to open a US bank account while living abroad.

Has anyone else had this problem??

Are you trying to establish proof of residency somewhere for yourself or are you trying to accomplish something else?

If its proof of residency, there are other easier ways than through the banking system. Can you be a little more specific about the circumstances for your question? It might help for people to respond.

Regardless, if you trying to establish proof of residency and you don't actually reside there, then its questionable why you want to do that.

I have another post explaining my circumstances with establishing a domicile.

[frali 2]

So I take it you currently don't have an account in the US? Did you ever have an account in the US?

Also, do you have an address (Family member etc) in the US?

US Drivers license?

[Shawnra 0]

So I take it you currently don't have an account in the US? Did you ever have an account in the US?

Also, do you have an address (Family member etc) in the US?

US Drivers license?

I dont have an account in the US. I had one about 5 years ago.

I have my mothers address where I recieve mail.

My license expired last year and I cant renew it while abroad.

[Dias Melhores 0]

I'm trying to establish domicile in the states. I tried opening a bank account but I recieved an email from the New Account Coordinator saying that its against the US Patriot Act for me to open a US bank account while living abroad.

Has anyone else had this problem??

Can you try a different bank? My wife had problems with my original bank, US Bank. They gave her a hard time about adding her to my account (right after she arrived on a K-1 visa).

I then called Wells Fargo and they were much easier. They literally opened the bank accout over the phone.

I'm not so sure if this will help you, but just in case... Good Luck!

[DeeBee 1]

Do you have a social security number? Without one (or a visa to show a bank) opening an account is going to be difficult... A joint account with a USC (at a local bank) is your best bet in my opinion.

FYI I wouldn't imagine having the paperwork to prove you have had a bank account for x many months is going to be very useful if there's no activity in it. Again, just my opinion...

[kaffy 2]

It may be a good idea for the USC to fly back to the States and get a few things set up so that they can meet the domicile requirement when the file with I-864

[birdyconfused 0]

The account u had 5 yrs ago, it would've been deactivated unless u closed it. I guess to can have reactivated, cant you?

I'm trying to establish domicile in the states. I tried opening a bank account but I recieved an email from the New Account Coordinator saying that its against the US Patriot Act for me to open a US bank account while living abroad.

Has anyone else had this problem??

[frali 2]

Also some banks allow you to open your account online. Ofcourse you will need a US address.