Drivers License

[missvrapter 9]

So I have a question regarding a U.S drivers license. My i-94 ran out in Feb and i'm just waiting on my AOS interview date. I received my work permit today and just wanted to know if i was able to get my permit if i showed my EAD as proof of my legal status here? Also if any of you have received your green cards and now have your permit and/or license, what forms did you have to provide in order to get it? Many thanks

[aussie_jason 195]

It is no different than a citizen applying for a driver's license, you complete whatever form your state requires, show ID, take the written test to get your permit and do the driving test to get your license, in most states I believe the EAD is sufficient for ID and proof of legal presence but you will be issued with a license with limited validity and will need to renew it once you get your green card.

[the_waiting_game 5]

Yes, you can use EAD as proof of immigration status. You must satisfy the 6 point ID requirements and provide SSN to obtain driver's license or permit.

[Pitaya 2,577]

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[jenny8 8]

Call the DMV office in your state. They will have a check list of the items you need to apply for a license. I did that for my husband and had no problems with any of the paperwork.

[Cam54 84]

Just make sure you go to SS office first because its needed to apply for drivers permit, if you already have a SSN in maiden name and need to go there to change it I wish you luck because Iv had an absolute nightmare with mine. When I went to change name with all the appropriate docs at SS office they tell me that even though I have a work permit USCIS haven't updated their system so they cant verify my work permission. I thought that was frustrating enough but had assumed that they would atleast change my name so tht I could go and apply for drivers permit. Get to DMV and after a 2 hour wait they tell me that my social security seems to still be in my maiden name so I was turned away. This wouldn't be such a drama but my UK license will no longer be valid because of my work permit arriving and the confirmation from USCIS to SS office could take up to 4 weeks. I work 25 miles from home and not on a bus route so the irony is even though I can legally work I don't really have any way of getting there anymore. Feeling pretty frustrated right now as USCIS have set off a chain reaction that means I cant drive!!

[Pitaya 2,577]

We had good luck finding out the specific state requirements for ID and Driver's Licenses by going to the state DMV/DOL, whatever they call it in your state, website.

Here is the link to the NY DMV: http://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/looking-license-permit-id-card-information

Good luck on your immigration journey.