To open a US Bank account, you either need to be a Citizen of USA or someone who runs a business in USA or someone who earns an income in USA. If you do not fall under either of these 3 categories, then you will not be able to open a US bank account. To open a bank account, you need identity proof, address proof and Social Security Number.
yes
if it is the same bank, yes
yes they can open it if they comited to live there.
why would you think he or she couldn't
There are several documents that are required to open a joint bank account in the US. Both parties will need a photo ID, social security numbers, address in the US, etc.
yes
if it is the same bank, yes
yes they can open it if they comited to live there.
No go in the branch.
why would you think he or she couldn't
You go to bank and open another account like you did the first time.
You go to bank and open another account like you did the first time.
There are several documents that are required to open a joint bank account in the US. Both parties will need a photo ID, social security numbers, address in the US, etc.
Most large banks in the US allow customers to open an online bank account. For instance, Lloyds, Citizensbank, Bank of America and Citibank. These accounts often provide eBanking functionality.
Yes, a US national can open a bank account with out Social Security Number (SSN). A bank cannot refuse your request for bank account if you are unable to present SSN. If some bank still insist for SSN than you can consult to some consumer court. I have linked some more information in "Related Links" regarding the opening of bank account without SSN.
That depends on which bank.
PayPal is not a bank you need to have a bank account to open a PayPal account. The reasoning for this is because PayPal pulls the money from your bank to make purchases.