Recent Green Card diversity lottery winner. Have to arrive in the USA in a matter of few months (otherwise the visa expires).
From the moment I land I'll be a permanent resident, that means all the obligations of citizens but not exactly all the rights.
I have a SSN card that states (not valid for work unless with INS authorization, paraphrasing) but from the moment I land I am legally entitled to work on almost anything (bar government security clearance and maybe public service)
My plan is, land in the USA, finalize the process, stay a few months, get back, sell my house and then physically relocate permanently.
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What's the easiest way to get a bank account in the USA? I have lived there some 20 years ago, had an account but closed it after 1 year, when I left.
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Can I open a bank account with a mail-forward address?
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Is it possible that I have a credit history? How could I check that (preferably for free)? I had a debit card when I lived there and have never had any credit problem, USA or elsewhere.
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If I don't have a credit history, what's the best way to establish one? I don't mind outrageous interest rates on credit cards since I always pay in full each month. The pay in full possibility is a must.
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What are the best ways for me to transfer my money (and should I)? When I left I transferred my money back and it was a mess. It almost got lost and got to my banking branch with only my (partial) name and no account number information.
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I have bank accounts in Europe (both my country of residence and another country). All are legal and I pay tax on the entire thing. After moving to the USA, do I need to change my addresses on those?
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I know I have to declare those accounts and balance amounts FBAR. Will I get into trouble if I declare them but haven't updated the address with the bank?
Thank you.
Submitted July 09, 2017 at 01:53PM by dvl77dp http://ift.tt/2tDxuZx
