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Anna Sif
Hi, I know each state is different whe it comes to granting DLs. I looked at Oregon's DMV site and i couldn't find any info about needing a residency card or other certificate to get a DL, only a SSN and proof of residence (such as an utility bill), but i want to triple check.
Anyone here with a K1 visa living in Oregon who got their DL before the AOS?

My current European driver's license expired without me noticing, so that now i'd need to have a full driving test again to get a new one... so i thought i might as well wait and get it once i'm in the US, but if i need to wait til AOS, i might consider getting a new EUro one so i can drive with it while i wait...

Any help will be apreciated.

Anna
YuAndDan
I was looking at the Oregon DMV site and it dose not indicate evidence of permanent residence like EAD or Green card required. Just 2 primary IDs. Like Passport, and Non-Immigrant Visa like the K-1, and SS number.

I would just visit the DMV and see what they say.

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/driverid/idproof.shtml
meauxna
QUOTE(Anna Sif @ Nov 13 2006, 01:37 PM) *

Hi, I know each state is different whe it comes to granting DLs. I looked at Oregon's DMV site and i couldn't find any info about needing a residency card or other certificate to get a DL, only a SSN and proof of residence (such as an utility bill), but i want to triple check.
Anyone here with a K1 visa living in Oregon who got their DL before the AOS?

My current European driver's license expired without me noticing, so that now i'd need to have a full driving test again to get a new one... so i thought i might as well wait and get it once i'm in the US, but if i need to wait til AOS, i might consider getting a new EUro one so i can drive with it while i wait...

Any help will be apreciated.

Anna

hi Anna,
Oregon is one of the last 5 (I think) states that do not yet require proof of legal immigration status to issue a license. We're sort of infamous for it! smile.gif
I think you will have to take the tests anyway---Germany & Canada are the only foreign licenses that can be traded in easily. It's always a good idea to have a back up DL, if it is not too much trouble for you to get one from your home country.

Welcome to ORegon, bring your rain boots! smile.gif
Anna Sif
Thanx, Meaxuna. That's a relief.
I'd need to pay for a whole exam and do the test anyways here in Holland where i currently reside (in a language I'm not too proficient at), that's why I'd rather wait and get it in Oregon. I'm aware i'll need to get a test and it's fine. I will feel safer if i know the different way of driving and rules (school buses have their own sort of traffic lights!) anyways.

I have my wellis ready!!! (the weather here is very rainy too)
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