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Buying a car for cash without SSN / Greencard

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In a nutshell, I won DV lottery, and will be landing in Syracuse shortly. I was going to ask my brother to buy a car on my behalf, and then sell it to me pretty much as soon as I land. By that time, I still won't have my SSN, let alone a green card. 

 

I checked for old posts, but they are either very old, or the situation is different from mine.

 

So, are there any obstacles for me to buy a car from my brother? How would it work when it comes to insurance? If he can't sell it to me, can he remain the owner, and get an authorization (from where= for me?

 

Love and peace all and thanks.

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You don't need a green card. You might need the social security number, though. 

 

I would avoid having your brother buy the car and sell it to you. You'd have to pay registration twice and that will be a lot of money. 

 

In the US you can buy a car and leave with the car the same day you bought it.  Just wait and buy the car when you get to the US. I bought a car and left with the car after signing. My dad couldn't believe it! 

 

 

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I am not going to have my SSN by the time I'll need the car. The idea is to get the car as soon as we land in Syracuse, and then drive down to Charlotte. It would save us a lot of time and hassle. Well, if it can be done, great, and if not, so be it. Thanks, though.

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I didn't need a SS or green card here in NC, I did need a state drivers license though which I couldn't get without proof of status (your visa in your passport should give you that) :)

Everything crossed for a smooth and stress free journey

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