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Hey folks

Just wondering if anyone has any experiences they'd like to share in terms of trying to get a drivers license sorted on a K1 in Florida.

I had a Florida license when I was there on a J1 visa, which expired in 2008, and which I still have. Are they likely to let me renew or will I have to take the bloody test again?

Also, am I likely to run into any problems being on a K1? Me and my other half are keen to get my license sorted ASAP as central Florida isn't exactly public transport-friendly and he wants me to have some independence, but I am concerned that the DMV won't recognise the K1 as leading to residency and will only see it as a 90-day visa - in which case they're unlikely to issue me a license.

Can anyone share their experiences?

Ta :)

Jess
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Hey folks

Just wondering if anyone has any experiences they'd like to share in terms of trying to get a drivers license sorted on a K1 in Florida.

I had a Florida license when I was there on a J1 visa, which expired in 2008, and which I still have. Are they likely to let me renew or will I have to take the bloody test again?

Also, am I likely to run into any problems being on a K1? Me and my other half are keen to get my license sorted ASAP as central Florida isn't exactly public transport-friendly and he wants me to have some independence, but I am concerned that the DMV won't recognise the K1 as leading to residency and will only see it as a 90-day visa - in which case they're unlikely to issue me a license.

Can anyone share their experiences?

Ta :)

Hi, I was in the exact same situation. I've been to Florida in 2006/2007 on a J1 as well. I also had a FL driver's license, which was expired of course when I moved back here in April this year.

Short answer to your question: Yes, you will be able to get your old driver's license renewed and you will be able to drive at first - at least until your I-94 expires. In my case, after this temporary license expired, I was even able to get a new driver's lincense which is valid for 1 year now. However (!!!) this one was very difficult to obtain because we had just sent off my AOS-application and I did not have my work permit yet (I am actually still waiting for it) and most states/DMV places will not issue a driver's license or state ID to you without you showing them your work permit or greencard. This is a very common issue here on VJ. I wanted to post my experience about this here on VJ anyway, and I'm sorry I can't do it right now because it's kind of a long story and I have to leave in a couple minutes, but I will post it tomorrow, ok? :)

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Sounds marvellous :) good news about the being able to renew, I reckon I'll probably have a go with my AOS NOA1 when it gets to that point...

Jess
Forewarned is forearmed

See my Timeline for previous USCIS applications

Lifting Conditions
2/20/2013: Filed
2/25/2013: NOA1
7/5/2013: RFE

8/23/2013: Approved

8/31/2013: GC received

 
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