xathras

Hi All,

Just wanted to share my experience, particularly with new members.

I have a H1B, and arrived in Chicago on 12/12/2011.

I applied for my Social Security Number 12/16/2011, my details had not been updated yet so I'm still pending, but was still able to open an account with Chase

All I needed was:
1. My passport with my I-94
2. My drivers license. with the paper counterpart. This had my UK address on.

It took about 30-45 minutes and hey pestro.

Hope this helps those with any questions.

md95065

You actually needed one other thing (which it appears that you had) which is a bank employee who understands that it is possible to open an account for someone who does not have a social security number - they do exist, as your experience demonstrates, but they are not always easy to find ...

bruceba

You may have opened a non-resident account by mistake though.

xathras

No its a regular checking account ;-)

ljaw2002uk

I opened mine with US bank, had no ss, but had no problems. They just asked that I let them know it when I got one.

whatadiva

i had to change my checking account from citi bank to ING direct. citi started to charge the $8 monthly fees if it is not kept to a minimim of $1500 in the bank.