Questions on bank account and AOS application
Nov 9th 2006, 7:24 am
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Re: Questions on bank account and AOS application
Originally Posted by Ray
Rene
Nov 9th 2006, 7:29 am
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Re: Questions on bank account and AOS application
Originally Posted by Noorah101
Thanks for the new link!
Rene
Rene
Nov 9th 2006, 7:49 am
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Re: Questions on bank account and AOS application
Originally Posted by Ray
It will change by tomorrow.. Rene
Oy.
edit: yes, I *know* what dynamic means.
Nov 9th 2006, 9:14 am
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Re: Questions on bank account and AOS application
> > Thanks Capt., about the vaccination supplement. I do have a copy
> > of
> > vaccination documentation medical worksheet showing my immunization
> > record when I did the medical exam for K1 interview in Canada. Do I
> > need that sent with AOS? Or where can I do the vaccination
> > supplement?
> >
> > On Nov 9, 1:26 pm, "Capt. Tuttle" <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > [email protected] wrote:
> > > > Hi,
> > > > I finally got my K1 visa!!
> > > > Thanks for all the information you all have been giving.
> > > > I have some more questions about opening a bank account here.
> > > > Do
> > > > I
> > > > need to be a U.S. citizen in order to open a bank account in the
> > > > states? After my fiance and I get married, will that allow me
> > > > to
> > > > open
> > > > a bank account even when I am still on the process of AOS?You do
> > > > not need to be a citizen to open an account. They MAY want a
> > > Social Security number, but that differs from bank to bank, it
> > > seems.
> > > > I start looking at the AOS I-485 application. I have a few
> > > > questions
> > > > on that matter.
> > > > 1. They said that I need form I-94 which is the Arrival -
> > > > Departure
> > > > Record. I searched the USCIS website on form I-94, they said
> > > > not
> > > > applicable to Canadian Citizen, however, the I-485 form does
> > > > not
> > > > indicate that part. I am a candian, do I also need to
> > > > provide
> > > > I-94?
> > > > and how?The I-94 is the form you fill out when you enter the
> > > > U.S. It is given to
> > > passengers on the airplane in most cases. I'm not sure about a
> > > Canadian.
> > > > 3. About the medical requirement for I-485, they said K1 visa
> > > > holder
> > > > does not need the medical report done but only need to
> > > > submit
> > > > a
> > > > vaccination supplement, not the entire medical report, The
> > > > visa
> > > > journey website said its form I-693A. I have searched on
> > > > the
> > > > internet,
> > > > but I can't find it. I still have the copy of my
> > > > vaccination
> > > > documentation medical sheet done in Canada before I went to
> > > > the K1
> > > > interview, but it said 'FOR USE IN CANADA ONLY', can I make
> > > > a
> > > > copy of
> > > > that instead?The USCIS doctor has the I-693A. All you should
> > > > need is the vaccination
> > > supplement.
> > > > 2. Can I include EAD application and advanced parole I-131
> > > > application
> > > > all in I-485 package?Yes.
> > >
> > > > Thanks for your reply!
>
> If you drive across you will not have an I-94 in your passport. You
> can ask for one, however, when you hand in the brown envelope. The
> cost is $6 US in US Currency. If you don't get one, not a problem.
> USCIS knows about Canadians and the special conditions regarding
> crossing the border.
>
> Yes, you can use the vaccinnation record you received to mail with
> your
> I-485. However, you should see a USCIS panel physician for the
> supplement just before your interview and bring it to the interview.
>
> --
> I'm not an attorney. This disclaimer is valid in NYS!
You don't need a SSN to open a bank account, just 2 forms of ID. I just
opened one with Wells Fargo and they said just to bring it in when I
have the number. No problems.
--
> > of
> > vaccination documentation medical worksheet showing my immunization
> > record when I did the medical exam for K1 interview in Canada. Do I
> > need that sent with AOS? Or where can I do the vaccination
> > supplement?
> >
> > On Nov 9, 1:26 pm, "Capt. Tuttle" <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > [email protected] wrote:
> > > > Hi,
> > > > I finally got my K1 visa!!
> > > > Thanks for all the information you all have been giving.
> > > > I have some more questions about opening a bank account here.
> > > > Do
> > > > I
> > > > need to be a U.S. citizen in order to open a bank account in the
> > > > states? After my fiance and I get married, will that allow me
> > > > to
> > > > open
> > > > a bank account even when I am still on the process of AOS?You do
> > > > not need to be a citizen to open an account. They MAY want a
> > > Social Security number, but that differs from bank to bank, it
> > > seems.
> > > > I start looking at the AOS I-485 application. I have a few
> > > > questions
> > > > on that matter.
> > > > 1. They said that I need form I-94 which is the Arrival -
> > > > Departure
> > > > Record. I searched the USCIS website on form I-94, they said
> > > > not
> > > > applicable to Canadian Citizen, however, the I-485 form does
> > > > not
> > > > indicate that part. I am a candian, do I also need to
> > > > provide
> > > > I-94?
> > > > and how?The I-94 is the form you fill out when you enter the
> > > > U.S. It is given to
> > > passengers on the airplane in most cases. I'm not sure about a
> > > Canadian.
> > > > 3. About the medical requirement for I-485, they said K1 visa
> > > > holder
> > > > does not need the medical report done but only need to
> > > > submit
> > > > a
> > > > vaccination supplement, not the entire medical report, The
> > > > visa
> > > > journey website said its form I-693A. I have searched on
> > > > the
> > > > internet,
> > > > but I can't find it. I still have the copy of my
> > > > vaccination
> > > > documentation medical sheet done in Canada before I went to
> > > > the K1
> > > > interview, but it said 'FOR USE IN CANADA ONLY', can I make
> > > > a
> > > > copy of
> > > > that instead?The USCIS doctor has the I-693A. All you should
> > > > need is the vaccination
> > > supplement.
> > > > 2. Can I include EAD application and advanced parole I-131
> > > > application
> > > > all in I-485 package?Yes.
> > >
> > > > Thanks for your reply!
>
> If you drive across you will not have an I-94 in your passport. You
> can ask for one, however, when you hand in the brown envelope. The
> cost is $6 US in US Currency. If you don't get one, not a problem.
> USCIS knows about Canadians and the special conditions regarding
> crossing the border.
>
> Yes, you can use the vaccinnation record you received to mail with
> your
> I-485. However, you should see a USCIS panel physician for the
> supplement just before your interview and bring it to the interview.
>
> --
> I'm not an attorney. This disclaimer is valid in NYS!
You don't need a SSN to open a bank account, just 2 forms of ID. I just
opened one with Wells Fargo and they said just to bring it in when I
have the number. No problems.
--
Nov 9th 2006, 9:17 am
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Re: Questions on bank account and AOS application
Thanks for your information and all the replies from other. I have
just double checked my passport and I did have the I94 slip, not the
whole form, but a slip attached beside my visa page. I didn't look
close enough. Thanks for the messages though.
Now I have a call from a bank and it seems that they will allow me to
open an account, just need to go to the branch by myself to get th
paperwork done.
Just one question, I do not know exactly what you mean by
'When you get into AOS you will need an EAD to get an SSN. You can
also get an SSN with an EAD'
Since you told me I could get SSN without a K1 visa now before I apply
AOS, then why would I apply for SSN again when I get into AOS? Sorry
for being dumb.
On Nov 9, 3:06 pm, "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Your K-1 visa (along with the I-94 ???) is your work permit ; no need
> to provide additional documentation.
> You may want to go to SSA with the following memo:www.kamya.com/ssn/#memo; if the officer still causes you problems, ask
> to speak to a supervisor.
> The problem seems to be that you need the I-94.
> If you only need the SSN in order to open a bank account, just shop
> around, until you find a bank which would allow you to open an account
> without a SSN.
> When you get into AOS, you'll need an EAD to get an SSN. You can also
> get an SSN with an EAD.
> More info:http://www.grasmick.com/security.htm
> [email protected] wrote:
> > Sorry I forgot to include this. I went to the SSN website ou sent me.
> > I am not sure if a K1 visa holder can apply it, because when I look up
> > the SSN for non citizen, it said only if you have a workling permit you
> > will be able to get one. In which section Shall I look?
just double checked my passport and I did have the I94 slip, not the
whole form, but a slip attached beside my visa page. I didn't look
close enough. Thanks for the messages though.
Now I have a call from a bank and it seems that they will allow me to
open an account, just need to go to the branch by myself to get th
paperwork done.
Just one question, I do not know exactly what you mean by
'When you get into AOS you will need an EAD to get an SSN. You can
also get an SSN with an EAD'
Since you told me I could get SSN without a K1 visa now before I apply
AOS, then why would I apply for SSN again when I get into AOS? Sorry
for being dumb.
On Nov 9, 3:06 pm, "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Your K-1 visa (along with the I-94 ???) is your work permit ; no need
> to provide additional documentation.
> You may want to go to SSA with the following memo:www.kamya.com/ssn/#memo; if the officer still causes you problems, ask
> to speak to a supervisor.
> The problem seems to be that you need the I-94.
> If you only need the SSN in order to open a bank account, just shop
> around, until you find a bank which would allow you to open an account
> without a SSN.
> When you get into AOS, you'll need an EAD to get an SSN. You can also
> get an SSN with an EAD.
> More info:http://www.grasmick.com/security.htm
> [email protected] wrote:
> > Sorry I forgot to include this. I went to the SSN website ou sent me.
> > I am not sure if a K1 visa holder can apply it, because when I look up
> > the SSN for non citizen, it said only if you have a workling permit you
> > will be able to get one. In which section Shall I look?
Nov 9th 2006, 9:47 am
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Re: Questions on bank account and AOS application
I have been looking the SSN website and trying to look for the
appropriate form. Is the form name SS5, Social Security Administration
(Application for the Social Security Card) correct?
Thanks wagner!
On Nov 9, 3:06 pm, "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Your K-1 visa (along with the I-94 ???) is your work permit ; no need
> to provide additional documentation.
> You may want to go to SSA with the following memo:www.kamya.com/ssn/#memo; if the officer still causes you problems, ask
> to speak to a supervisor.
> The problem seems to be that you need the I-94.
> If you only need the SSN in order to open a bank account, just shop
> around, until you find a bank which would allow you to open an account
> without a SSN.
> When you get into AOS, you'll need an EAD to get an SSN. You can also
> get an SSN with an EAD.
> More info:http://www.grasmick.com/security.htm
> [email protected] wrote:
> > Sorry I forgot to include this. I went to the SSN website ou sent me.
> > I am not sure if a K1 visa holder can apply it, because when I look up
> > the SSN for non citizen, it said only if you have a workling permit you
> > will be able to get one. In which section Shall I look?
appropriate form. Is the form name SS5, Social Security Administration
(Application for the Social Security Card) correct?
Thanks wagner!
On Nov 9, 3:06 pm, "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Your K-1 visa (along with the I-94 ???) is your work permit ; no need
> to provide additional documentation.
> You may want to go to SSA with the following memo:www.kamya.com/ssn/#memo; if the officer still causes you problems, ask
> to speak to a supervisor.
> The problem seems to be that you need the I-94.
> If you only need the SSN in order to open a bank account, just shop
> around, until you find a bank which would allow you to open an account
> without a SSN.
> When you get into AOS, you'll need an EAD to get an SSN. You can also
> get an SSN with an EAD.
> More info:http://www.grasmick.com/security.htm
> [email protected] wrote:
> > Sorry I forgot to include this. I went to the SSN website ou sent me.
> > I am not sure if a K1 visa holder can apply it, because when I look up
> > the SSN for non citizen, it said only if you have a workling permit you
> > will be able to get one. In which section Shall I look?
Nov 9th 2006, 10:16 am
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Re: Questions on bank account and AOS application
Originally Posted by birdsleeps
I have been looking the SSN website and trying to look for the
appropriate form. Is the form name SS5, Social Security Administration
(Application for the Social Security Card) correct?
appropriate form. Is the form name SS5, Social Security Administration
(Application for the Social Security Card) correct?
Rene
Nov 9th 2006, 1:32 pm
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Re: Questions on bank account and AOS application
I've heard that Wells Fargo is immigrant friendly (actually even
undocumented immigrant friendly). I think that you can open a bank
account with just a mexican consular ID there.
But if you're not in the south-west of the US, Wells Fargo is no good.
You should also consider the commercial offers of the different banks
on top of the fact that they may require an SSN or not.
undocumented immigrant friendly). I think that you can open a bank
account with just a mexican consular ID there.
But if you're not in the south-west of the US, Wells Fargo is no good.
You should also consider the commercial offers of the different banks
on top of the fact that they may require an SSN or not.
Last edited by Rete; Nov 9th 2006 at 10:00 pm.
Nov 9th 2006, 1:38 pm
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Re: Questions on bank account and AOS application
While you're in lawful K-1 status (i.e. within 90 days from entry), you
can apply for a SSN using the visa and the I-94 (and that constitutes
your work authorization - if your social security office is not aware
of that, bring the memo with you). You only need an EAD if you're past
those 90 days (i.e. your I-94 expired).
And yes, the SS-5 is the form you need to apply for a SSN.
can apply for a SSN using the visa and the I-94 (and that constitutes
your work authorization - if your social security office is not aware
of that, bring the memo with you). You only need an EAD if you're past
those 90 days (i.e. your I-94 expired).
And yes, the SS-5 is the form you need to apply for a SSN.
Last edited by Rete; Nov 9th 2006 at 10:01 pm.
Nov 9th 2006, 3:05 pm
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Re: Questions on bank account and AOS application
Originally Posted by birdsleeps
I have been looking the SSN website and trying to look for theappropriate form. Is the form name SS5, Social Security Administration
(Application for the Social Security Card) correct?
(Application for the Social Security Card) correct?
Nov 10th 2006, 1:35 am
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Re: Questions on bank account and AOS application
A SSN is valid for life, so of you get it now, you do not need to apply
again later.
What I was saying is that if your only concern is to open a bank
account, you may do so without a SSN - but then, sooner or later you'll
need a SSN (e.g. your employer will request it). You can still request
it at the AOS stage using an EAD.
again later.
What I was saying is that if your only concern is to open a bank
account, you may do so without a SSN - but then, sooner or later you'll
need a SSN (e.g. your employer will request it). You can still request
it at the AOS stage using an EAD.
Last edited by Rete; Nov 10th 2006 at 2:36 am.
Nov 10th 2006, 1:55 am
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Re: Questions on bank account and AOS application
Yes, I now have a clearer picture. I also found this link from SS
online stating that K1 visa holder is allowed to work
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/...5sJnBfcGFnZT0x
Hope the link works,
I am going to provide birth certificate and Canadian passport with K1
visa and I-94 pages. Of course the memo you suggested. I think I will
also include the above link as the backup. Just to clarify that the
memo link you posted, if you want to download it, it only show half the
page.
Have I included all documents?
Thanks all
online stating that K1 visa holder is allowed to work
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/...5sJnBfcGFnZT0x
Hope the link works,
I am going to provide birth certificate and Canadian passport with K1
visa and I-94 pages. Of course the memo you suggested. I think I will
also include the above link as the backup. Just to clarify that the
memo link you posted, if you want to download it, it only show half the
page.
Have I included all documents?
Thanks all
Last edited by Rete; Nov 10th 2006 at 4:12 am.
Nov 10th 2006, 2:59 am
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Re: Questions on bank account and AOS application
Yes, you're good
[email protected] wrote:
> Yes, I now have a clearer picture. I also found this link from SS
> online stating that K1 visa holder is allowed to work
> http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/...5sJnBfcGFnZT0x
> Hope the link works,
> I am going to provide birth certificate and Canadian passport with K1
> visa and I-94 pages. Of course the memo you suggested. I think I will
> also include the above link as the backup. Just to clarify that the
> memo link you posted, if you want to download it, it only show half the
> page.
>
> Have I included all documents?
[email protected] wrote:
> Yes, I now have a clearer picture. I also found this link from SS
> online stating that K1 visa holder is allowed to work
> http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/...5sJnBfcGFnZT0x
> Hope the link works,
> I am going to provide birth certificate and Canadian passport with K1
> visa and I-94 pages. Of course the memo you suggested. I think I will
> also include the above link as the backup. Just to clarify that the
> memo link you posted, if you want to download it, it only show half the
> page.
>
> Have I included all documents?
Nov 10th 2006, 3:49 am
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Re: Questions on bank account and AOS application
Thanks I am going to apply for SSN very soon. However, when I start
I-485 application, if I already obtain SSN, do I still need to apply
for EAD, since the memo said I am eligible to work in the states?
On Nov 9, 11:05 pm, Ray <member9793@british_expats.com> wrote:
> > I have been looking the SSN website and trying to look for the
> > appropriate form. Is the form name SS5, Social Security
> > Administration
> > (Application for the Social Security Card) correct?
> > Thanks wagner!
> > On Nov 9, 3:06 pm, "[email protected]"
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > Your K-1 visa (along with the I-94 ???) is your work permit ; no
> > > need
> > > to provide additional documentation.
> > > You may want to go to SSA with the following
> > > memo:www.kamya.com/ssn/#memo;if the officer still causes you
> > > problems, ask
> > > to speak to a supervisor.
> > > The problem seems to be that you need the I-94.
> > > If you only need the SSN in order to open a bank account, just shop
> > > around, until you find a bank which would allow you to open an
> > > account
> > > without a SSN.
> > > When you get into AOS, you'll need an EAD to get an SSN. You can
> > > also
> > > get an SSN with an EAD.
> > > More info:http://www.grasmick.com/security.htm
> > > [email protected] wrote:
> > > > Sorry I forgot to include this. I went to the SSN website ou sent
> > > > me.
> > > > I am not sure if a K1 visa holder can apply it, because when I
> > > > look up
> > > > the SSN for non citizen, it said only if you have a workling
> > > > permit you
> > > > will be able to get one. In which section Shall I look?http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.html
>
> --
> Posted viahttp://britishexpats.com
I-485 application, if I already obtain SSN, do I still need to apply
for EAD, since the memo said I am eligible to work in the states?
On Nov 9, 11:05 pm, Ray <member9793@british_expats.com> wrote:
> > I have been looking the SSN website and trying to look for the
> > appropriate form. Is the form name SS5, Social Security
> > Administration
> > (Application for the Social Security Card) correct?
> > Thanks wagner!
> > On Nov 9, 3:06 pm, "[email protected]"
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > Your K-1 visa (along with the I-94 ???) is your work permit ; no
> > > need
> > > to provide additional documentation.
> > > You may want to go to SSA with the following
> > > memo:www.kamya.com/ssn/#memo;if the officer still causes you
> > > problems, ask
> > > to speak to a supervisor.
> > > The problem seems to be that you need the I-94.
> > > If you only need the SSN in order to open a bank account, just shop
> > > around, until you find a bank which would allow you to open an
> > > account
> > > without a SSN.
> > > When you get into AOS, you'll need an EAD to get an SSN. You can
> > > also
> > > get an SSN with an EAD.
> > > More info:http://www.grasmick.com/security.htm
> > > [email protected] wrote:
> > > > Sorry I forgot to include this. I went to the SSN website ou sent
> > > > me.
> > > > I am not sure if a K1 visa holder can apply it, because when I
> > > > look up
> > > > the SSN for non citizen, it said only if you have a workling
> > > > permit you
> > > > will be able to get one. In which section Shall I look?http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.html
>
> --
> Posted viahttp://britishexpats.com
Nov 10th 2006, 4:09 am
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Re: Questions on bank account and AOS application
Originally Posted by birdsleeps
Thanks I am going to apply for SSN very soon. However, when I start
I-485 application, if I already obtain SSN, do I still need to apply
for EAD, since the memo said I am eligible to work in the states?
I-485 application, if I already obtain SSN, do I still need to apply
for EAD, since the memo said I am eligible to work in the states?
You are only authorized to work for 90 days ... which is the validity period of the K-1 visa in your passport. After that you will either have to quit your job, take an unpaid leave of absence and/or work illegally. You cannot work between the 91st day and day you get the EAD you need to apply for when you file for AOS.
Last edited by Rete; Nov 10th 2006 at 4:11 am.
