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Converting an International Account to a U.S. Domestic Account

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If you have recently become a U.S. resident, you may be eligible to convert your International account to a U.S. Domestic account. To complete this change, certain residency and documentation requirements must be met.

Eligibility Requirements

You may open a U.S. Domestic account if you now reside in the United States and hold one of the following U.S. visa types:

  • E‑1

  • E‑2

  • E‑3

  • O‑1

  • H‑1B

  • TN‑1

  • F‑1

A valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Tax Identification Number (TIN) is required.

Steps to Convert Your Account

  1. Open a U.S. Domestic Account
    Submit a new Domestic account application using your SSN/TIN.

  2. Provide Required Documentation
    After submitting your application, upload or send:

    • A copy of your government‑issued photo ID

    • A completed Internal Transfer Form (available in the Forms Center)

  3. Transfer Assets
    Once the new Domestic account is opened, assets from your International account may be transferred using the Internal Transfer Form.

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