Will i be able to open a bank account ( credit or debit...) in the U.S even though i am a citizen of Canada?

Question

Well you already know it i am not american but Canadian but i live in New York. Soon i am going to be 18 and my resident papers are still not done. Wiht that in mind is it possible for me to be ablet open a bank account in the U.S. under my name and so on and so far.

Like what are my limitations. like voting is one of them i cannot vote?

Will i still be able to receive a scholarships for coleges?

What do i need in order to be ablet o have a job?

This question covers an umbrella of other questions so please help as much as you can

Answer 1

I'm assuming you are here legally right?

Yes you will be able to open up a bank account. I'm not sure if you can open up a credit card or anything, but almost anybody can open up a bank account.

No, you cannot vote.

You will be able to have a job. You will just need your resident alien card or permanent resident card, and social security card or tax ID number (used in place of a social security #) if you have it already.

Answer 2

Al you need to do is go the social security office, present your papers or passport showing you are in the US legally and they will issue you a Taxpayer Identification Number. And it is in exactly the same format as a Social number too.  

Answer 3

You can also have a credit card in your name. I am English residing in the US and I have one in my name.