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My fiancee came to the US on K1, we got married and got our social security within a month. We went to the DMV to get a State ID so that we could open a bank account etc., however the lady at the counter and her supervisor turned down our application saying that the I94 was expiring within 60 days and so they could not issue a state ID.
We explained that my wife entered on a K1 and we were married within the stipulated time, so the I94 expiration date should not really count, but they did not agree. How can we convince them otherwise? Has anyone else faced this problem?
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dl/dl_info.htm#BDLP
BD/LP = The I-94 card in passport, EAD card, Passport with I-551 stamp, OR Green-card.
BD/LP = The I-94 card in passport, EAD card, Passport with I-551 stamp, OR Green-card.
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Your BD/LP document must have an expiration date 30 or more days from your application date. If your BD/LP document has an expiration date less than 30 days, you will not be able to start a driver license or identification card application.
If your BD/LP document has an expiration date of less than 60 days, you may complete your licensing requirements (written/vision/driving tests), but you will need to submit another BD/LP document with an expiration date of 60 days or more before your driver license or identification card is mailed to you.
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dl/dl_info.htm#ltlpIf your BD/LP document has an expiration date of less than 60 days, you may complete your licensing requirements (written/vision/driving tests), but you will need to submit another BD/LP document with an expiration date of 60 days or more before your driver license or identification card is mailed to you.
Thank you Yu and Dan. You are always so prompt in your replies and very helpful.
So, this means I cannot get a State ID until I at least get my approved Notice of Action on my AOS application which I have not yet submitted. How does one go about opening a bank account or even getting a job then? It seems everyone needs a US government issued photo -ID...
So, this means I cannot get a State ID until I at least get my approved Notice of Action on my AOS application which I have not yet submitted. How does one go about opening a bank account or even getting a job then? It seems everyone needs a US government issued photo -ID...
I opened a joint bank account with my husband using my passport, and, as a second means of identification, with my Romanian ID. True that the account is still on the name before marriage (as my passport still says), but that is perfectly ok for me so far, as I can still make banking operations with my credit cards (still on the old name), bank accounts in my country etc. Also, I think it's proof enough for the interview as well, when the time will come.
Depends on the branch. In all honesty I just went into my DMV and applied as if I was an American. No one blinked. I am white, don't have a Canadian accent anymore etc. When I said I didn't have an SSN they photocopied my passport and gave me a DL.
Lucky you!!
Our best wishes for your interview tomorrow.
Our best wishes for your interview tomorrow.
QUOTE(nimble @ Jan 10 2008, 12:35 PM) 
Thank you Yu and Dan. You are always so prompt in your replies and very helpful.
So, this means I cannot get a State ID until I at least get my approved Notice of Action on my AOS application which I have not yet submitted. How does one go about opening a bank account or even getting a job then? It seems everyone needs a US government issued photo -ID...
Most US citizen's do not have a US government issued photo IDs, they have state issued IDs in the form of driver's license.So, this means I cannot get a State ID until I at least get my approved Notice of Action on my AOS application which I have not yet submitted. How does one go about opening a bank account or even getting a job then? It seems everyone needs a US government issued photo -ID...
K-1 can get SSN within 76 days after entry, with the SSN the K-1 can get added to spouse's bank accounts, all that is needed for photo ID is foreign passport.
K-1 cannot take a job after I-94 card expires unless they have EAD or Green-card.
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