Strategy to obtain US Amex

[djchuckles]

Thats great - In app chat on AUS Amex? - I have 1 million points I am transferring in a few weeks

Correct

 

[nthd_nthd]

I just used a random person on discord last week.

Do you have one for ABP?

No. Havent got it yet.

 

[QF029]

NY state require you to get a learners permit and do a driving test. I suspect you also need proof of residence. New Jersey let's you convert an international license to a local license but you need to do a theory test and a test for colour blindness. You also had to prove residence from memory (I had a bank statement addressed to a friend's address).

honestly, it's probably worth also visiting the US and going up to New York state itself and completing a driving test. That way you also have a US ID on top of your ITIN! security validations become so much quicker with this route

 

[georgie23]

NY state require you to get a learners permit and do a driving test. I suspect you also need proof of residence. New Jersey let's you convert an international license to a local license but you need to do a theory test and a test for colour blindness. You also had to prove residence from memory (I had a bank statement addressed to a friend's address).

I was thinking of getting a learners which is pretty easy - it seems valid for 5 years - and come back at a future date to do a test - wouldn't have time to do it this upcoming trip - at least that will give a form of ID that is valid for 5 years
I have a friend letting me use his apartment as an address in NY

 

[nthd_nthd]

I was thinking of getting a learners which is pretty easy - it seems valid for 5 years - and come back at a future date to do a test - wouldn't have time to do it this upcoming trip - at leas that will give a form of ID that is valid for 5 years
I have a friend letting me use his apartment as an address in NY

I am keen on going this route as well but have no one address but my current US GLOBAL in NV. Any DP on NV anyone? NY is too far from Westcoast to add on another trip.

 

[georgie23]

I have got a targeted email offer for BBP for 50K points - using the link can complete the application but get to end and just says - sorry system is down try again - tried to call the number they suggest and they said can help apply but won’t be the target offer that can only be taken up via email

Anyone had issues like this - offer expires 29/11 so have a bit more time up my sleeve and will keep trying

 

[georgie23]

NY state require you to get a learners permit and do a driving test. I suspect you also need proof of residence. New Jersey let's you convert an international license to a local license but you need to do a theory test and a test for colour blindness. You also had to prove residence from memory (I had a bank statement addressed to a friend's address).

This would be ideal - great work - need a friend in NJ - unfortunately no one comes to mind - the NY non DL State ID unfortunately is harder to get as need SSN exemption or proof on VISA where DL is anyone can get

 

[albyd]

So I was going to make an appointment with NY DMV when I’m there early next year to get non DL ID to have one final crack at C1. Sounds like it’s a non-starter?

 

[georgie23]

That’s my understanding - I could be wrong and would be great if I was

 

[nthd_nthd]

So I was going to make an appointment with NY DMV when I’m there early next year to get non DL ID to have one final crack at C1. Sounds like it’s a non-starter?

Go for it. The worst scenario they would tell you what else you need if you are not qualified. Rather than guessing. But according to what I read early on, we can with ITIN and Passport and Address ie. Bank statements

 

[albyd]

Thanks for the heads up. I’ll give it a go. Will likely drag the kids along with me. They will kill me if we have to go back hehehe

Btw is there a number we can call to get clear on this? I’ve sent them a message online but believe might be more productive to give them a call especially since it seems I can’t make an appointment online further than a week from now. I wanted to make it for January when I’ll be in town.

 

[djchuckles]

Anyone else waiting on a Maza ITIN? They did say they would still email it through even though they’ve stopped operating - but I’m at 12 weeks now and haven’t heard a bean

 

[djchuckles]

Yes I’m being impatient, but is there anyway to see my new Gold card number before I receive the physical card? The instant card in the account says not eligible. I just need the number to finalise the MR transfer

 

[blacksultan]

Can one obtain the blue business plus without an itin or ssn and through GT ?

 

[blacksultan]

This would be ideal - great work - need a friend in NJ - unfortunately no one comes to mind - the NY non DL State ID unfortunately is harder to get as need SSN exemption or proof on VISA where DL is anyone can get

Is that right ? Their website does not mention anything about ssn .

 

[blacksultan]

This would be ideal - great work - need a friend in NJ - unfortunately no one comes to mind - the NY non DL State ID unfortunately is harder to get as need SSN exemption or proof on VISA where DL is anyone can get

What is the proof on visa you refer to ? A long term substantive visa ?

 

[georgie23]

What is the proof on visa you refer to ? A long term substantive visa ?

https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/id44.pdf

check out the form - this is just my reading of the forms and how I understand it

But essentially for Non DL need to prove lawful status as per



This seems to be what you can use

 

[georgie23]

Passport needs either

I-94 or I-551 visa it seems

 

[georgie23]

Did the C1 Pre Approval tool and it came up with Quicksilver with Cashback or Platinum - not what I was after - was hoping to get a Venture Rewards - any advice would be good

I am thinking to wait and build up credit more and review in a few months and see if I can get the Venture (that would be my 3rd card)
Only question I have does getting a Platinum get you in as a segway to make C1 cards more likely in the future?

PS - also tried to apply for C1 Checking account using $250 reward from upstream and now seems can only open C1 checking in person with ITIN

 

[albyd]

Did you go to the very end of the application? I think the issue with C1 will be they’ll want US govt issued ID. You might have got that covered already - that’s where my application fell over. I was approved for the Venture but I didn’t have US govt issued ID so my application lapsed.