Fiancee' Visa Interview / VISA Prepaid Debit Cards

[Kevin & Liz 1]

This past Monday my Fiancee had her USEM interview, which took very little time and without very many interview questions being asked. Maybe they were in a hurry to get through the interviewees as the Typhoon was approaching that day. Afterwards, she was told to go to the Air21 window to pick up a paper slip, however, she was not informed whether or not the Visa was approved. We are assuming since she was not handed back her passport at the interview they will process the Visa and courier it too her via Air21 but we are not 100% positive. Perhaps I should call for confirmation but other threads indicate that confirmations are not easy to get through the phone portal. Anything you can share is appreciated.

On a side note I would like to send a VISA/MC prepaid debit card to her for expenses and/or emergencies traveling to US. All USA services for this require a SSN, which of course she does not have. Any suggestions here would also be appreciated.

Thanks for your help?

[nickbits 43]

Do you have a US credit card? You should be able to add her as an authorized user without a SSN, although that may vary by bank. Chase doens't need one anyway.

[Kevin-n-Merlaine 14]

I took a Greendot prepaid card with me when I was there then left it with my wife. It worked out great and we're still using it She's here now but I just stayed with it and use it like you'd use any bank account. Up until a few months ago, BPI still wasn't charging the new fee there in the Phils but BDO and Metrobanc both were.

[edp333 9]

Getting the Air21 slip is a good sign of being approved. If you get a paper like the MNL-IV-22 then you need to read it and follow the instructions.

[Dakine 26]

I got a ITF account [individual trust fund] for my wife when she was still in PI. Sent her the debit card and she used it thruout the process. She left the card with sis who still uses it when we want the family to get money from us.

NO SS number or signature required to open the account. Cost is $5 a hundred. We still use it 5 years later after wife is here.

Some banks have ITFs and some don't. You have to ask.