@kaskuli wrote:
Looks like a struck a nerve, I didn't think that fib was gonna be that big of a deal. Seriously.
I'll speak to the manager at my local Wells Fargo branch to see how we can go about correcting the "mistake".
See, you're mistaking something.
I don't care if you lied on your application or not. You're not my relative, nor do I know you in real life. Even if you get into trouble with the USCIS or law enforcement for having committed fraud, it does not affect us in any way whatsoever. And honestly, even if I do know you even in real life, I may not even care unless I plan to establish a business or personal relationship with you. And everyone else on the forums pretty much feels the same way. So I don't see how you could have struck any nerves when most people don't even care.
Anyhow, back to topic.
Like you said, talking to a branch manager is definitely a good way to get that worked out. Most likely he'll ask you for your passport, I-20, I-94, student visa, and possibly paystubs, and that should be it. Your account will be converted to another type in the backend, but from your perspective, nothing will change. This is assuming that Wells Fargo do not decide to close your account for fraud. I doubt they will, since mistakes like this sometimes do happen, especially if it's just a one time occurance.
As for whether this will affect your visa status presently or in the future, I don't think it will affect you, provided that this is the first and only time this has ever occurred. If you have committed fraud more than once, or if you run into any kind of legal problems, it's best you consult an attorney. No one here can really help you with regards to that.
I was in the same shoes as you are in before I got my green card. It's really no big deal, and there's certainly zero need to lie on any app. Some bank, such as Barclays, will not work with you, and for those that are willing to, the underwriting requirements are just a little different, sometimes a little harder, and they usually ask for more paperwork, and that's mostly it. Definitely not something I would commit fraud for.
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