Account Number on Bank and Credit Card Statements

[queuedup 1]

Do we need to keep the account number on bank statements and credit card statements? Or is it ok to black out the account number on the statements?

[CaliforniaGuy 2]

Do we need to keep the account number on bank statements and credit card statements? Or is it ok to black out the account number on the statements?

Where are you sending them to? Or will you be just showing it to an officer? If so I would not black them out.

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

Do we need to keep the account number on bank statements and credit card statements? Or is it ok to black out the account number on the statements?

You can black it out - since you're worried.

[jkelly07 120]

i would just black the last four numbers,if it makes you feel safer,the us govermant can get all your information if they want to.

[queuedup 1]

I'm going to be sending the statements as evidence for my wife's I-751, so wanted to know what people have done in the past.

[CaliforniaGuy 2]

I'm going to be sending the statements as evidence for my wife's I-751, so wanted to know what people have done in the past.

I don't know what people do but since your mailing them than I would have just blacked out some of the letters of the bank statements,, like the previous poster said last 4 digits is a good idea. I am sure you're sending a lot more evidence than just a bank statement so blacking out some of the numbers is normal if you ask me.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Are you really worried that a Federal Officer would use your account number for a crime and risk 25 years in Federal prison for that.

I mean, seriously?

If you are so worried, I wouldn't send any account statements. I didn't; I only send a letter of our bank listing all accounts and balances. Oh, wait, that's also dangerous. Maybe I shouldn't have send anything to them? But what if the mail carrier opens your letter and uses the information in it to commit a crime.

The best would be to personally hand-deliver the letter to USCIS. Bettter safe than sorry.

[robbyrob 2]

We left our acct and card #'s visible. I wouldn't be too worried, like someone mentioned if the government really wants they can find out anything about us I think.

Do we need to keep the account number on bank statements and credit card statements? Or is it ok to black out the account number on the statements?

Edited March 13, 2011 by robbyrob

[AbyBavy 0]

Do we need to keep the account number on bank statements and credit card statements? Or is it ok to black out the account number on the statements?

I blacked mine out when I sent it. I have blacked out any account number I've sent them in the past. I don't think it matters though. It depends on your personal preference.

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

... and then they still have your birth dates, current/previous address/es, full names, SOCIAL SECURITY AND ALIEN NUMBERS, and other solid information that may be used to create their own bank accounts online, apply for lines of credit... or just SELL IT...! hiding an acct. number ain't nothing. post man could just loose your card intentionally - put one through stress, more spending, SELL IT ... just what ever. listen you just got to trust in the the employees's integrity.

best of luck

[OBX 51]

... and then they still have your birth dates, current/previous address/es, full names, SOCIAL SECURITY AND ALIEN NUMBERS, and other solid information that may be used to create their own bank accounts online, apply for lines of credit... or just SELL IT...! hiding an acct. number ain't nothing. post man could just loose your card intentionally - put one through stress, more spending, SELL IT ... just what ever. listen you just got to trust in the the employees's integrity.

best of luck

^^Agree! USCIS has so much information about us already I'm not taking the time to black out anything. Putting together our ROC package is time consuming enough.