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The ICBC (USA) Witness Account Opening Program is the service that you can apply the ICBC (USA) account via witness by ICBC China Branches. Through this service, you can establish an account relationship with THE BANK, apply for debit card and check book that are associated with this account, access to internet banking and wire transfer service even before you arrive at U.S. You can self-register online banking via www.icbc-us.com and manage your account from there. We also provide both English and Chinese service, it is very convenient.
1. You can wire in your funds once the account is opened, avoid carrying large amounts of cash for easy and safe travel.
2. No international wire transfer fees when you wire your money via ICBC China Mobile app.
3. Language and culture barrier free service. You can be provided services in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese at any branch of THE BANK.
Applicable Customers：
An individual customer who has already obtained the U.S. visa, aiming at studying or working in USA.
Qualification of Applicant：
Applicants must be 18 years old or above to apply for an ICBC (USA) checking account. Applicants must apply and submit the application in person.
How to Apply：
Download Witness Account Opening Application
1. Please click to download the witness account opening application and print when you complete the form.
• Witness Account Opening Application- For Student（Go to US with study purpose, F-1 or J-1Visa）
• Witness Account Opening Application- For Worker（Go to US with work purpose, J-1 or L-1Visa）
2. Please contact designated ICBC China Branches or call 24/7 ICBC China customer service hotline 95588 for inquiry or make an appointment for the business accordingly. Please make sure you bring the documents below for account opening and avoid any back and forth.
(1) Required ID：
• Valid Passport and U.S. Visa
• Valid Chinese ID
(2) School documents (Only required for student) ：
• School Offer Letter
• All pages of I-20 Form.
• Proof of School Enrollment: Student ID or Enrollment Confirmation Letter/email or payment receipt/record or any official confirmation from school
(3) Working document (Only required for worker) ：
• DS-2019 Form
• Certificate of Employment
(4) Proof of US address：
• A proof of US address must be provided to the bank within 90 days after account opening, or else debit card and checkbook will not be mailed to customers, may result in account frozen or closure.
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