What banks allow me to open a bank account without a social security number? Amalgamated Bank: This bank has branches in Washington DC and New York and you will have to provide a municipal identification card such as an ITIN. You will need to provide a residential address and photograph as well Bank of…
Opening a Bank Account Can I open a bank account as an undocumented immigrant or without having a permanent immigration status? Yes, if you do not have legal status you can open a bank account. Despite not having citizenship, a green card, or a social security number you can open a bank account in…
Step By Step Guide for Applying for a Job Collect a list of open job positions that interest you and search for jobs in your location. Check online, around your community, and through immigration work programs Create a resume and cover letter that caters to each job position. Use wording that fulfills the job…
Looking For a Job How do I search for a job in the United States? You can search for a job in the United States by: Looking for “Help Wanted” signs Check with the department of employment services for your state or locality Ask friends, family, neighbors, and people in your community about job…
Buying a Vehicle Getting a Driver’s License If you are legally residing in the United States, you can go to your state’s Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) and apply for a license If you are undocumented, sixteen states allow you to obtain a driver’s license When you apply, you will need Proof of Identity: Such…
New Vehicle To-Do List Get a Title in Your Name: In order to register your vehicle, you will need to have legal proof that you own the vehicle and take responsibility for it. When you purchase your vehicle, you will receive a proof of ownership form or the vehicle’s title. You will sign this to…
Why do I need a license plate? You need a license plate on your car because it is an identification tag for your car. For example, if you get your vehicle stolen from you, your license plate will be used by the police to identify your car through their department How do I get a…
Extra Steps After Your Home Purchase Deep clean your new place: Clean the carpets, flooring, walls, and paint if needed before moving in any furniture Change the locks: Put new codes into security systems and get new locks and keys for your home. You do not know how many keys for your current lock are…
Buying a Home How Do I Buy a Home in the United States? Buying a home in the U.S for citizens and for immigrants have the same baselines for the formal process of buying a home You do not need a green card, a certain type of visa, or even U.S citizenship to be eligible…
Finding A Real Estate Agent Guide You should not get a real estate agent until you have taken the initial steps yourself If you are Selling: Start searching for an agent early on. If you speak to an agent a few months to a year before you sell, you can budget and plan for your…