Trying to open a joint bank account

[Mimzy 11]

1 hour ago, MiaTher said:

What is your current status in the application process? Have you already sent your package?  Are you waiting for EAD?  

 

It's not necessary to send proof of bona fide marriage with the applications, so yes you can open a bank account as soon as you get your EAD.

 

It would be more helpful to visit banks instead of calling, if you can, as it's always better to talk to people in person than on the phone. So maybe go to a Bank of America location and see if you can try to get them to accept your passport, they are the most helpful with people who don't have a fully established status in the US (although they usually do ask for two forms of ID but it won't hurt to try). 

Other than that you can try an online bank or just wait until you get your EAD. 

We have not sent our package as we thought we needed to have a joint bank account before sending it. It seemed to me like everyone had it for the initial filing.

1 hour ago, Transborderwife said:

In all seriousness, Wells Fargo is pretty liberal with opening an account

I called them just now and no luck.. perhaps going in person is better..

[MiaTher 73]

On 4/7/2017 at 2:20 PM, Mimzy said:

We have not sent our package as we thought we needed to have a joint bank account before sending it. It seemed to me like everyone had it for the initial filing.

I called them just now and no luck.. perhaps going in person is better..

Yeah don't worry you don't need to send that with your package, so wait for your EAD and then open one, it'll be easier. 

[Stevephoto 230]

On 4/6/2017 at 1:39 PM, Mimzy said:

Would a joint bank account be a requirement for this process? Can I just open one after I get my EAD? It just seems to be almost impossible for me to have my name on one as of now..

Joint bank accounts are important, but probably more so for the ROC stage. USCIS knows that you are just starting out together at the AOS stage. Gather all you can for now (consider getting wills and medical power of attorneys as they are great evidence now and for ROC as well as for "life"). Good luck.

[SparklePony 238]

What are you AOS-ing from? I did it from a K1 visa and we didn't use any joint account info at all (we didn't have any, at the time). That stuff tends to be more important for ROC, later down the road, but that is coming from a K! experience.