I would add him, they most they can do is come back and say no.
I had 2 Charge off's that were Judgments and all unpaid and they gave me a chance again. So I dont see why they would say to adding him as AU. Do it on the website from your account.
Have you tried for a cap1 unsecured card? I would think your 2 yrs secured history with them would be a plus.
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