don't live in USA, can I get a SSN?
Feb 10th 2005, 3:44 am
#16
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Re: don't live in USA, can I get a SSN?
Originally Posted by Pulaski
Note a hope, post 9/11. Most banks will either (i) turn down flat all applications from non-resident aliens, or (ii) require a TIN before even considering opening an account for a NRA.
The days when anyone with with dollars to deposit was welcome with no, or few, questions asked is long gone.
The days when anyone with with dollars to deposit was welcome with no, or few, questions asked is long gone.
I'm afraid I disagree: illegals open simple checking accounts here in AZ using a matrica consular, while visiting legals (e.g. BA aircrew) will simply use a passport as their primary identity. They'll get a Visa/ATM debit card, check book and internet access without a SSN.
However, strangely enough it's now almost impossible to get notary services here without a US government ID. This is an interesting one as illegals and NRAs can easily get a mortgage, but presently can't sign the paperwork!
Feb 10th 2005, 2:24 pm
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Re: don't live in USA, can I get a SSN?
Originally Posted by fatbrit
I'm afraid I disagree: illegals open simple checking accounts here in AZ using a matrica consular, while visiting legals (e.g. BA aircrew) will simply use a passport as their primary identity. They'll get a Visa/ATM debit card, check book and internet access without a SSN.
However, strangely enough it's now almost impossible to get notary services here without a US government ID. This is an interesting one as illegals and NRAs can easily get a mortgage, but presently can't sign the paperwork!
However, strangely enough it's now almost impossible to get notary services here without a US government ID. This is an interesting one as illegals and NRAs can easily get a mortgage, but presently can't sign the paperwork!
Feb 10th 2005, 2:47 pm
#18
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Re: don't live in USA, can I get a SSN?
Originally Posted by mlf
I've come to the conclusion a lot has to do with which bank it is. My bank tells me they are just not yet configured to provide these services without a SSN, but probably will be in the future.
American banking is in the dark ages. Vote with your feet!
Feb 10th 2005, 4:16 pm
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Re: don't live in USA, can I get a SSN?
Originally Posted by fatbrit
American banking is in the dark ages. Vote with your feet!
In the UK I hadn't used my chequebook for three years. Here, it's an absolute necessity.
Feb 11th 2005, 1:23 am
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Re: don't live in USA, can I get a SSN?
Originally Posted by fatbrit
I'm afraid I disagree: illegals open simple checking accounts here in AZ using a matrica consular,
Feb 11th 2005, 3:17 am
#21
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Re: don't live in USA, can I get a SSN?
Originally Posted by fatbrit
I'm afraid I disagree: illegals open simple checking accounts here in AZ using a matrica consular, while visiting legals (e.g. BA aircrew) will simply use a passport as their primary identity. They'll get a Visa/ATM debit card, check book and internet access without a SSN.
As soon as I got my SSN, I went to my local branch and added it to my account.
The bank account was the easiest thing for me to get here.
Feb 11th 2005, 3:29 am
#22
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Re: don't live in USA, can I get a SSN?
I agree, I opened my bank account from the UK with Wachovia online and added my ssn 2 months later.
Today I opened up an account in First Citizens to keep my money for next years taxes and needed my ssn card, driving license and 2 other forms of ID. They refused to open it without my ssn card so I had to go home and get it.
Patrick
Today I opened up an account in First Citizens to keep my money for next years taxes and needed my ssn card, driving license and 2 other forms of ID. They refused to open it without my ssn card so I had to go home and get it.
Patrick
