This is the first time that a bank would request me to provide the citizen status certificate. I am not sure if it is legal the bank asks for it. Or for privacy, I should not provide such info to them.
Please help!
2006-09-18 15:04:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anne 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
It is legal for them to ask for proof of legal status. Proof of citizenship (birth certificate, passport, etc.) is one way. If you're not a citizen but are here legally then your visa, green card, work permit, etc. will suffice.
2006-09-18 15:08:51 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes banks ask certain information on income, employment, credit history, etc. but I have never heard of an instance wherein they would ask for proof of citizenship, or even a birth certificate. That is something I've never encountered (and I have 5 different credit cards).
Although one thing to consider with your dilemma is that it is possible that financial institutions in the US are beefing up security measures against terrorism (that's why they're asking for proof of citizenship).
2006-09-18 15:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by TY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is totally legal and it's not because of terrorism--- it's because if you are a citizen of another country and you run up a huge bill then leave the US without paying, it is very hard for them to track you down and get their money back!
2006-09-18 16:41:53 · answer #3 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋