U.S. banks usually require foreigners to visit a branch for opening an account. For Salvadorans getting a US tourist visa is a complicated and expensive process

U.S. banks usually require foreigners to visit a branch for opening an account. For Salvadorans getting a US tourist visa is a complicated and expensive process. About half of the applicants get denied. And the application costs about the half of a monthly minimum wage. Salvadorans who depend on income sent by a US relative would have even less chances to get a visa approval.