If you’re in the U.S. and your spouse is living abroad, you might wonder if you need a joint bank account, especially if you’re getting married outside the U.S. The good news is, you don’t necessarily need one. The USCIS understands that for someone to be added to a bank account in the U.S., they need to be present to sign. This makes it challenging for a spouse living abroad to join your account.

Sin embargo, si deseas demostrar un matrimonio genuino, considera agregar a tu cónyuge como beneficiario de Pago por Fallecimiento (P.O.D.). Esto significa que, en caso de tu muerte, los fondos en la cuenta irán a tu cónyuge.