Driver's License

[milesinfront 2]

Hi, the other day I took a trip to the DMV in Manhattan, in order to change my driver's license from NJ to NY. After standing in line, I spoke to the man who was initially assessing paperwork (he seemed to have a distinct Napolean Complex) who said, "no, no, no, this green card is expired, we can't accept it." I pointed out that the NOA1 gave a one-year extension, but he stuck to his guns and I spoke to a supervisor.

The supervisor said that the NOA1 IS acceptable proof, but as my NJ license (applied for with my 2 year GC) stated in red "temporary immigration status", he could not accept it, and I could either start from square one in NY (no way) or go to NJ and ask them to remove that proviso, which was apparently made in error. I remember at the time I initially applied in NJ they told me that I could only do so with a 10-year GC.

SO...

-The NOA1, with the expored 2 yr GC IS accepted in Manhattan for the purposes of obtaining a driver's license.

-Does anyone else have the "temporary" status on their driver's license? Any problems as a result? I am pretty annoyed that I have to go BACK to NJ, and I certainly hope I am not told the same thing I was previously.

[roses 0]

Make an info pass and get the stamp in your valid passport, that should be acceptable.

[YuAndDan 153]

This is a reason that you need to update your SSN card shortly after you get your conditional green-card. An unrestricted SSN card without the "DHS Auth" notation on it works wonders at the NY DMV. If you have an unrestricted SSN card, take that, along with other evidence of NY residence and a photo ID to the DMV, and don't show them the green-card.

http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/forms/id44.pdf

Other option it to visit USCIS (Info-Pass) and explain that NY will not accept the extension letter and get an I-551 stamp.