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Must-Know Facts

  1. Immigrants have the same rights as a U.S. citizen when opening a bank account.
  2. An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is an alternative to a Social Security Number when opening a bank account.
  3. Opening a U.S. bank accout is crucial for financial well-being and security.

DACA Articles

  • Opening Bank Account

    Bank Account Guide for Green Card holders and Non-Citizens

    Published on August 27, 2025

    If you are living and working in the U.S. as an immigrant, you’ve probably wondered if you’re able to open a bank account. The short answer is yes. As a green card holder, you have the same banking rights as a U.S. citizen, and in most cases, you can open a bank account without an…

  • work authorization

    DACA’s I-765WS Worksheet for Employment

    Published on March 28, 2022

    The I-765 Worksheet is for those applying for employment authorization, otherwise known as a work permit, and falls under either Deferred Action or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). USCIS uses the Worksheet to determine whether they can grant work authorization due to economic needs. This post will break down each section and explore some…

  • Can DACA Recipients Get Married

    Marriage Green Cards – Can DACA Recipients Get Married?

    Published on July 26, 2021

    For DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients, navigating the immigration system and building a life in the United States can often be challenging since there currently is no established path to citizenship or even applying for a green card on the basis of DACA alone. While it is still up in the air whether…

  • DACA Benefits

    Every DACA Benefit, Requirement, and the Renewal Process

    Published on October 19, 2017

    The issue of immigrants coming to the U.S. illegally (meaning without passing through an immigration process) has baffled the federal government for over a century. The question seemed to be whether undocumented immigrants should be expelled or extended an olive branch. In 2012, the Obama administration did the latter through an action known as DACA.