My fiance will be entering the U.S. under a k-1 I94 visa in a few short weeks. I need to open a savings account in her name before she arrives, but she doesn't have a social security number. What other form of ID will my bank accept to allow me to do this?
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You really need to ask your bank. Within certain limits, banks establish their own account identification rules. Some banks will open accounts for non-resident alien individuals; some will not.
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You really need to ask your bank. Within certain limits, banks establish their own account identification rules. Some banks will open accounts for non-resident alien individuals; some will not. 