Why couldn't we open a joint checking account today? Husband is here on K!

[tru_loves_journey 117]

Hi, I would like to ask how we can open a checking account when the I-94 is expired and we haven't filed AOS. We are now married but we need to have things with both names. They said today at my bank my husband can't be added to my account due to the I-94 being expired...What to do now? Thanks in advance

[belinda63 3,047]

Find another bank. My hubby had no problem at all opening an account prior to receiving his green card.

[keyshawn18 52]

The Banks should only ask for two forms of ID, your passport will do and if you have a drivers license.Although i did mine ages ago and the policy may now be changed due to the Patriot Act.

[Joandjo 20]

Hi, I would like to ask how we can open a checking account when the I-94 is expired and we haven't filed AOS. We are now married but we need to have things with both names. They said today at my bank my husband can't be added to my account due to the I-94 being expired...What to do now? Thanks in advance

We are in Fort Worth, Texas and I added her to both my checking and savings accounts at Wells Fargo using my wife's Passport, marriage license.

Her social security number was required but we had not yet updated the name on it.

[Travis and Meghan 24]

Try another bank like bank of america. My husband and i got a joint account when we weren't even married when i was here on the VWP. All they asked was to see my passport.

[habibi83 12]

Hi, I would like to ask how we can open a checking account when the I-94 is expired and we haven't filed AOS. We are now married but we need to have things with both names. They said today at my bank my husband can't be added to my account due to the I-94 being expired...What to do now? Thanks in advance

Hi,

I work for a financial institution but it depends on ur bank..some local banks have some crazy requirements (if they don't want to open an account or if the banker feels unsafe about opening it). The normal for larger banks is 2 forms of id: primary id like passport and secondary like credit card, work ID, utility bill,...Also, he will need a social security card to set up an account but it can not be used as a proof of an id since he is not a minor. if he doesn't have a social then you can obtain a Tax Id number(TIN). you can get it online on irs website it take less then 10min or tax accountant can apply for it. So basically 2 forms are needed which passport is one social security to open it, plus another form of secondary id.

[tru_loves_journey 117]

Hi, I would like to ask how we can open a checking account when the I-94 is expired and we haven't filed AOS. We are now married but we need to have things with both names. They said today at my bank my husband can't be added to my account due to the I-94 being expired...What to do now? Thanks in advance

Thanks for your responses I was trying to add him to my exsisting account but they wouldn't. We will try another bank,Thanks everyone

[at long last 58]

Thanks for your responses I was trying to add him to my exsisting account but they wouldn't. We will try another bank,Thanks everyone

I opened a bank account at the Bank of America even though at the time I was just a tourist....

Should be able to open an account together.

good luck

Terri

[NY_BX 397]

Hi, I would like to ask how we can open a checking account when the I-94 is expired and we haven't filed AOS. We are now married but we need to have things with both names. They said today at my bank my husband can't be added to my account due to the I-94 being expired...What to do now? Thanks in advance

Try a credit union that only requires 1 ID and his SS#.

[jojolicious 38]

Wow... I never heard of a bank looking at the I-94. I learn something new everyday.

[Darnell 8,479]

Thanks for your responses I was trying to add him to my exsisting account but they wouldn't. We will try another bank,Thanks everyone

did he get a SSN within those 90 days past POE, or no?

Got an SSN? Can do a lot.

[tru_loves_journey 117]

did he get a SSN within those 90 days past POE, or no?

Got an SSN? Can do a lot.

Yes, he did

[Darnell 8,479]

so when he threw down the ssn card at the bank - what happened?

[tru_loves_journey 117]

so when he threw down the ssn card at the bank - what happened?

I was trying to add him to my exsisting account. We took our marriage certificate, his international license, passport w/ visa inside and his SS card. The lady didn't know what to do so she called main office where she was told that he needed to have a new visa or new I-94. I told the lady you people know nothing about K1 visa's. I was very upset. Last night i was able to apply online at Bank of America, their check box included - non us citizen with a social security number. I filled out the full application ( jointly ) and at the end of the process it said I will be notified in 1 - 2 Days to know if it was approved. I found that weird too. We will be waiting to see what happens with that. Thanks so much

Edited January 10, 2012 by tru_loves_journey

[tru_loves_journey 117]

I was trying to add him to my exsisting account. We took our marriage certificate, his international license, passport w/ visa inside and his SS card. The lady didn't know what to do so she called main office where she was told that he needed to have a new visa or new I-94. I told the lady you people know nothing about K1 visa's. I was very upset. Last night i was able to apply online at Bank of America, their check box included - non us citizen with a social security number. I filled out the full application ( jointly ) and at the end of the process it said I will be notified in 1 - 2 Days to know if it was approved. I found that weird too. We will be waiting to see what happens with that. Thanks so much

I received this message from Bank of America... Thank you for your recent application. We regret that we are unable to open your account(s) online at this time. Do you think if we go there in person they would accept it? I have never had any problem before getting an account and I've had 4 checking accounts in my lifetime all in good standing... Thanks