I concur, if you can get a willing bank and satisfy KYC, then you can open the bank account. Once you satisfy KYC and have a relationship, new accounts can often be set up from abroad.
I think it sounds like a good solution. I've opened a Wyoming LLC to do consulting. Opening the WY LLC means that you will have an obligation to file a US tax return however, even if you ultimately don't need to pay any taxes.
I second this.
I might consider an LLC in Wyoming. With all of the docs, one should then be able to establish a banking relationship with a US bank that can include payment processing. The bank opening can sometimes be done remotely, but a trip to the US to satisfy KYC is probably better. Once...