Originally Posted by
jatink129
At first glance, I thought the obvious answer to that question was "Nope..that's not legal".
But then I pulled up an application to a BoA card
They offer non-resident aliens an oppurtunity to get the card as well.
So surely if OP is getting to hold on to his SSN and will have proof of residence, he'd be able to get a card.
As to what happens if the CC provider demands a 4605-T, I've no idea.
Well, I presume the OP wants big sign up bonuses. Otherwise, I'm sure there are mile cards in Australia, too.
From what I know and remember about those applications that I revisit every 3-4 months (LOL), none of the issuers we love and cherish here would give a card to a non-US legal resident. I have to stipulate this "from what I know" because, yeah, there is a slight chance I've missed something. But I don't think I have.