Issued by Office of International Student Services Revised January 2010 table of contents
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- Banks’ Customer Identification Programs (CIP)
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- Social Security Card
BankingBelow is a list of the local banks in the area. Some banks may charge fees for opening a checking or savings account and require a minimum balance in the account at all times. Many banks offer an automatic teller machine (ATM) card, which allows you to withdraw money from an automated machine. There may be a fee for this service. ATMs are located on-campus in the Student Union Building and in Alumni Hall.
(Check with your bank for instructions) Banks’ Customer Identification Programs (CIP):U.S. financial institutions are required to verify the identity of every individual who opens a bank account. In compliance with federal regulations, all banks operating in the U.S. have established Customer Identification Programs (CIP). The following is the minimal information that a bank must obtain from you before allowing you to open an account.
** The identification number can be one or more of the following:
It is important to remember that banks establish their own customer identification programs and may ask for additional documentation than is described above because they are ultimately responsible for establishing the identity of their customer. Documentation to bring with you:
To assist you, OISS will provide you with a letter to the bank confirming your status at FDU and asking for their assistance in opening your account. How to write a check:Your name & current address (always update your address with your bank when you move) Date you write the check Name of the company or person you are writing the check out to $ Amount in numbers $ Amount in words Description of what the check is for (Eg: For Rent) Your Signature 
Social Security CardA Social Security card is needed in order to receive a paycheck from your employer. It is a number issued by the Federal Government that allows them to keep track of your earnings. The Social Security Administration will NOT allow F-1 students to apply for a Social Security number unless you have documentation of valid employment. You will also need a letter from The Office of International Student Services (OISS) verifying you are eligible for employment. If you secure an on campus job, you MUST come OISS and request a letter to take to the Social Security Office. OISS will provide you with all of the necessary information on obtaining a Social Security Number at that time. Credit History A Social Security Number is also used to access to your credit; a good credit history shows that you are financially stable. A credit history or credit report is a record of an individual's past borrowing and repaying, including information about late payments and bankruptcy. An example of when your credit history comes in handy is when you sign a lease for a house or apartment. The landlord may run a credit check on you to see if you have good credit. If you are not eligible for a Social Security Number and do not have a credit history in the U.S., you can offer to pay a deposit in lieu of a credit check to a landlord, cell phone company or other agency seeking such information. Directory: legacy legacy -> Chapter sm 1 Heat Exchangers for Heating Applications legacy -> Ivan Allen Jr. Civic Responsibility Essay Contest legacy -> U. S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Selected Accomplishments, 2013 legacy -> Antitrust division legacy -> - legacy -> Scientific Software Group legacy -> Appendix recalling a personal best leadership experience legacy -> Seting up an ip sec vpn legacy -> Latency adtran submission to ntia/rus 4-13-09 Introduction legacy -> Teach 3 Resource Set: Engage Students at All Learning Levels Download 243.3 Kb. Share with your friends:
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