FBI Name Check For CA Driver License? OMG BBQ - Legal Precense Check

[Dr Mirage 0]

My wife has been to the DMV more than five times now.

First we visited, to DMV and we applied for a CA ID with my wife's single name. (I-94 expires less than 30 days)

DMV rep told us that we can be in the system, but we will not be issued a CA ID unless we have EAD or a document from DHS authorization. Our mistake was that we did not bring the marriage certificate so we were told to return to DMV with AOS NOA1 plus EAD Card when it arrives.

Second time we visited, DMV says we are not yet verified so it will take weeks or months until we will receive an ID. This was the time we brought our EAD and NOA1 for AOS. I cannot believe that no one was able to help us. We applied for the CA ID now with my wife's married name. They said that we were still not in the system and this was after showing them the EAD. I was thinking what other DHS Authorization do they need, if we already have the EAD.

Third and Fourth time we visited. This was due to my wife's taking the written test for the CA DL. They still have to wait.

So I finally called the 800 Hotline for DMV and i was said to call the Legal Precense Unit of the CA DMV in Sacramento. Their number is 916-657-7445, but it is always busy. I was able to connect after setting up my cell phone for automatic redail after 15 mins of trying.

An update for those applying for a CA DL / CD ID who have not yet completed their FBI name check as part of ther AOS process: SSNs are not enough to obtain a permanent license. I have read and heard that after a month's wait for the applicans driver's license to show up in the mail after going to a local DMV office to inquire. It is now the policy of DMV that a SSN and EAD is not sufficient for a non-green card holder to obtain a permanent hard card license. DMV will not issue one until after the CIS computers verify that she has passed the name check (now in its sixth month) and is eligible for a green card. Oh Dear.

The system is wacko. *sorry for whining*

[helinna 0]

My wife has been to the DMV more than five times now.

First we visited, to DMV and we applied for a CA ID with my wife's single name. (I-94 expires less than 30 days)

DMV rep told us that we can be in the system, but we will not be issued a CA ID unless we have EAD or a document from DHS authorization. Our mistake was that we did not bring the marriage certificate so we were told to return to DMV with AOS NOA1 plus EAD Card when it arrives.

Second time we visited, DMV says we are not yet verified so it will take weeks or months until we will receive an ID. This was the time we brought our EAD and NOA1 for AOS. I cannot believe that no one was able to help us. We applied for the CA ID now with my wife's married name. They said that we were still not in the system and this was after showing them the EAD. I was thinking what other DHS Authorization do they need, if we already have the EAD.

Third and Fourth time we visited. This was due to my wife's taking the written test for the CA DL. They still have to wait.

So I finally called the 800 Hotline for DMV and i was said to call the Legal Precense Unit of the CA DMV in Sacramento. Their number is 916-657-7445, but it is always busy. I was able to connect after setting up my cell phone for automatic redail after 15 mins of trying.

An update for those applying for a CA DL / CD ID who have not yet completed their FBI name check as part of ther AOS process: SSNs are not enough to obtain a permanent license. I have read and heard that after a month's wait for the applicans driver's license to show up in the mail after going to a local DMV office to inquire. It is now the policy of DMV that a SSN and EAD is not sufficient for a non-green card holder to obtain a permanent hard card license. DMV will not issue one until after the CIS computers verify that she has passed the name check (now in its sixth month) and is eligible for a green card. Oh Dear.

The system is wacko. *sorry for whining*

Hang in there it only took my wifes background check two years and three months to clear and yes the system is something else thats all im going to say!

[rebeccajo 14]

Interesting.

[richo 0]

Hmm interesting is the word! I just got my ead card this oct. 14 then applied for SSn, california ID and driver's license the next day. With the SSN, they say itwill take up to 6 weeks. But I was able to pay for california id (they said will be sent to me in 2 weeks ) and driver's license and took the written test and passed and scheduled on NOv 7 for behind the wheel test. THe DMV people doesnt told me that im not allowed for state id or driver's license and I dont have my ssn too at that time...