Welcome2USA- First Checking Account!

Moving to a new country is not easy – but the extraordinary opportunities, in the United States is an allure that can truly change a family’s fortune for generations. Whether you are a recent arrival, an aspiring immigrant as student in the United States, we have you in mind and to get your feet on the ground, and ahead in life.

The account is specifically designed for students or spouses joining their loved ones under permanent stay status in the USA. You can initiate the process to set up the account while still in the pre-arrival stage from any of the countries listed under Welcome2USA Qualifying Countries. Funds can be deposited into the account in your local currency upon request and approval, which will then be converted into US dollars and credited to your SICA Mobile First Checking Account. Please note that there is a transaction limit for this type of funding the account.

To get started, book an appointment online to speak with our Foreign Relationship Account Officer-who will guide you through the detailed steps.

Welcome2USA First Checking Account.

International students will need to provide the following documents:

• Your passport,
• F or M student VISA color copy for validation,
• Proof of enrollment from the type of school you plan to attend (optional but recommended).

For Spouse Setting up similar account:

Spouse documents requirements: Your passport, Confirmation of a valid Immigrant Visa.

For the account setup Proof of address:

• Students should use the school or rental space with a lease address, where mails can be received.
• Spouses will use the address used for filling out the visa application and get approved.

A new customer who sets up an account while still in the pre-arrival stage will receive account approval and address confirmation notice to verify upon arrival in the USA including submission of SSN or ITIN to complete the account setting up process and subsequent mailing of your Debit Card with welcome to USA letter.

You can set up the account online up to 60 days before your arrival in the USA. This offer will be valid for 3 years after your arrival. Your account will come with “SICA Mobile Debit Card” for ATM withdrawals and online or in-store purchases.

To obtain more information about the account setup, please book an appointment online to speak with a Foreign Relationship Account Officer who will guide you through the detailed steps. Alternatively, you may call our:

Client Service Center at +1-302-824-0112.

You may also chat through “I Am SKY” live chat for personalized assistance.