ITIN

[sweet cakes 326]

.-.- I hate SSA.

So... is a joint account a really important proof during adjustment of status? If so.. I guess my best bet is to try and open an account with another bank or if that doesn't work, get an ITIN. Correct?

It's a plus, not necessarily a requirement, sis. Which bank were you trying to open a joint account with? Other banks are not that strict, but most likely, your name in the account will still be in your visa / maiden name. But this can easily be changed when the EAD/AP card arrives.

[clairegie 265]

It's a plus, not necessarily a requirement, sis. Which bank were you trying to open a joint account with? Other banks are not that strict, but most likely, your name in the account will still be in your visa / maiden name. But this can easily be changed when the EAD/AP card arrives.

We were trying to open with Navy Fed since my husband's current account(s) are with them. And I'm glad to hear from you sis!! Hi!! Did you push through with the long gown for the wedding?

Edited March 19, 2014 by iammrsregi

[Hank_ 9,174]

Totally agree with Darnell. If you were told you need a joint bank account for AOS that was baddddd info.

AOS is more about knowing each other and having started a life together. During AOS we were interviewed, USCIS asked my wife how many bedrooms the house had and how many bathrooms, what year was my truck and so on... she didn't even get the year of my truck correct...

There was nothing about joint bank accounts or even having the title to the house or car in both our names, now come ROC those type of things are for sure expected by USCIS.

Edited March 19, 2014 by Hank_

[sweet cakes 326]

We were trying to open with Navy Fed since my husband's current account(s) are with them. And I'm glad to hear from you sis!! Hi!! Did you push through with the long gown for the wedding?

I tried looking into the Navy Fed requirements, sis. Seems like they're very strict with the SSN / ITIN conditions, which is reasonable for a government bank. Maybe worth looking into other banks if you are still keen in opening one, sis. Some banks have relatively low minimum monthly deposit naman.

p.s. Yes! on the gown. Hahaha.

Edited March 19, 2014 by sweet cakes

[Gwapo1ako 14]

.-.- I hate SSA.

So... is a joint account a really important proof during adjustment of status? If so.. I guess my best bet is to try and open an account with another bank or if that doesn't work, get an ITIN. Correct?

When my fiance visited this past Dec, we went to Citibank and because I had my SSN, we were able to open up a joint savings and checking account. We even got debit cards for the both of us linked to our checking account and she actually uses it to by things she needs while she is still in the Philippines waiting for her visa to be issued.