Bank Problems

My bank here has decided they will no longer cash my Canadian cheques. They're not usually pleased when I bring them in and it generally takes around a month to process them. Until now this has worked fine, I mean it's inconvenient when I need the money right away but so far it's been the only option. Recently I found a bank around here that will process international cheques in a week with no complaints but unfortunately they will not give me an account because I am Canadian and do not have a social security number. Nathaniel does however have an account with this bank so we are asking that all cheques be made out to Nathaniel Lane and then he will cash them for me.
**This is only temporary, things will get much easier when I finally get my visa! **

Thanks!