Adjustment of status

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3 hours ago, Murph4865 said:

But if it takes 3 months or longer being combined that could pose a problem to add fiance to bank accout and other joint ventures.

My fiance can't add my name to his bank account if I don't have an SSN?  

 

Can anyone clarify what else I would need SSN for in the first few months?

[geowrian 22,337]

2 minutes ago, Orit.d said:

My fiance can't add my name to his bank account if I don't have an SSN?  

 

Can anyone clarify what else I would need SSN for in the first few months?

Correct. Well, at least at most banks...I'm not aware of any off-hand that can accept an applicant without one.

 

The DMV may require one as well. It is NOT needed for health insurance, but is it easier if you do have one.

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Just now, geowrian said:

Correct. Well, at least at most banks...I'm not aware of any off-hand that can accept an applicant without one.

 

The DMV may require one as well. It is NOT needed for health insurance, but is it easier if you do have one.

Ah okay.

 

As a Canadian if I wanted to open a bank account in the U.S (Citizens / Key Bank) they don't require an SSN, just 2 forms of ID and some money. I've inquired already because I was going there so often, it would have made sense to have an account. But I did not specifically inquire about being put on an existing account to be joint with a USC, I wonder if it makes the difference.

 

Just not sure if I should file the AOS papers and request an SSN along with it, or go to the SSA office twice (before+after marriage for name changes) if I won't really need to provide the SSN to anyone.  I also wonder if they send the SSN faster than the AP/EAD as it has a shorter processing time.. 

[geowrian 22,337]

10 minutes ago, Orit.d said:

As a Canadian if I wanted to open a bank account in the U.S (Citizens / Key Bank) they don't require an SSN, just 2 forms of ID and some money. I've inquired already because I was going there so often, it would have made sense to have an account. But I did not specifically inquire about being put on an existing account to be joint with a USC, I wonder if it makes the difference.

Hmm...it shouldn't be different for a joint account. I just did some more research and it looks like they do accept applicants without an SSN (or ITIN). My local banks required it on their forms and in person, but it looks like it's not an actual requirement. I stand corrected.

[Murph4865 597]

2 hours ago, geowrian said:

Hmm...it shouldn't be different for a joint account. I just did some more research and it looks like they do accept applicants without an SSN (or ITIN). My local banks required it on their forms and in person, but it looks like it's not an actual requirement. I stand corrected.

But also look at it this way you are bringing someone in from overseas to be part of your life, the bank may know you but does not know the person you are wanting to add on account so they may ask for SS number or other id to add on. Me and last wife ( american ) had to show our SS cards to be joint account.