Banks Deny Account Opening to Legally Authorized Workers Based on Immigration Status
Bank of America refused to open a bank account for a person with valid US work authorization, effectively denying essential financial services to legally-present workers. Banking access gatekeeping disproportionately affects immigrants and visa holders who have legal standing to work and need financial accounts. The refusal creates financial exclusion without legal basis.
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