Originally Posted by fuzebox

Looking for some tips or experiences from Canadians who have successfully gotten credit in the USA... From what I understand I'll need a secured credit card, and I have to apply for an ITIN (but file a tax return at the same time?)

I don't plan to live in the USA, I'd just like to eventually get a good CC with a good rewards program for all the travelling I do. We've already got american bank accounts with at least a years history, and own a rental property in Nevada with no outstanding loan.

I've been googling all night and all I've found is a ton of different conflicting stories.