problems to get my drivers license

[Georgia16 2,858]

Just now, Eve81 said:

It's far and we don't have family... I'll try to rearrange the appointment then...

Try and do an early walk in if that is better for you.

[K1visaHopeful 2,661]

7 minutes ago, Eve81 said:

Ok, an illegal question? How bad would it be if I am driving anyway. I do have a Belgian drivers license for already 18 years. We are allowed to drive for 90 days, and then not anymore. Very kafkaian! Most of the times, my husband drives anyway, but he has to work on the Biometrics day...

I wouldnt. I have a misdemeanor on my record for doing that. In most states foreign DLs are only valid if you have entered the US as a tourist and/or have lived in your state for less than 30 to 90 days. They would confirm both by looking at your passport which you would have to provide.

Edited March 18, 2019 by K1visaHopeful

[fip & jim 452]

I'm sorry you're experiencing this. It's a horrible feeling. 

 

Best piece of advice I saw on this subject was a guy bought his wife a moped when she was in this position. You'd be able to get out and the weather is getting warmer. 

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

3 minutes ago, fip & jim said:

I'm sorry you're experiencing this. It's a horrible feeling. 

 

Best piece of advice I saw on this subject was a guy bought his wife a moped when she was in this position. You'd be able to get out and the weather is getting warmer. 

Depends on the state.....Example, I believe TN requires an adult to have a valid drivers license to operate a Mo-Ped.

[fip & jim 452]

5 minutes ago, missileman said:

Depends on the state.....Example, I believe TN requires an adult to have a valid drivers license to operate a Mo-Ped.

Ah no! What about an electric bike?

Edited March 18, 2019 by fip & jim

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

7 minutes ago, fip & jim said:

Ah no! Electric bike?

In Tenn, I think it classifies as a motorized bike.......I'm not sure how other states handle requirements.....

 

"Anyone with a valid Tennessee driver license may operate a motorized bicycle that is 50cc or less and no endorsement is required on the driver license."

https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/classm.html

Edited March 18, 2019 by missileman

[johnebertus 4]

Check into the SAVE program through USCIS. I've been to the DMV 4 times with my wife for the same reason, and the last time we visited they sent a request through that program. If they hassle you at DMV, have them submit a request through SAVE. Apparently they can give a response to the DMV explaining your situation so that you can move ahead with your drivers license.

SAVE.pdf

[fip & jim 452]

4 minutes ago, johnebertus said:

Check into the SAVE program through USCIS. I've been to the DMV 4 times with my wife for the same reason, and the last time we visited they sent a request through that program. If they hassle you at DMV, have them submit a request through SAVE. Apparently they can give a response to the DMV explaining your situation so that you can move ahead with your drivers license.

SAVE.pdf

Not sure if this works in all states but it's what I did. They did a check with Homeland Security and it took 10 days for clearance. 

[Eve81 19]

18 minutes ago, johnebertus said:

Check into the SAVE program through USCIS. I've been to the DMV 4 times with my wife for the same reason, and the last time we visited they sent a request through that program. If they hassle you at DMV, have them submit a request through SAVE. Apparently they can give a response to the DMV explaining your situation so that you can move ahead with your drivers license.

SAVE.pdf

You know what... So I never heard of this program and I went checking what it was... Apparently the DMV sent in a SAVE request with my I94 number, but they didn't tell me about that... I'll probably go and check what it all is about, tomorrow or so.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

4 hours ago, Georgia16 said:

Most places you can't get DL without the Green Card or the EAD. 

 

So try and go back when you have your EAD.

Go to San Francisco California and tell them you are an undocumented illegal alien.  They will give you a drivers license before you can say cheese!

[David & Diana R 1,005]

44 minutes ago, missileman said:

Depends on the state.....Example, I believe TN requires an adult to have a valid drivers license to operate a Mo-Ped.

Yes, Hawaii too.  Aloha

[Georgia16 2,858]

1 minute ago, David & Zoila said:

Go to San Francisco California and tell them you are an undocumented illegal alien.  They will give you a drivers license before you can say cheese!

NY too (why I could never live in NY or Cali) and some other states that’s why I worry most.

[K1visaHopeful 2,661]

18 minutes ago, Eve81 said:

You know what... So I never heard of this program and I went checking what it was... Apparently the DMV sent in a SAVE request with my I94 number, but they didn't tell me about that... I'll probably go and check what it all is about, tomorrow or so.

It means they did you a courtesy and ran your I94 number with DHS to double check that you definitely did not have legal status even though your I94 says you dont. 

[Eve81 19]

27 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

It means they did you a courtesy and ran your I94 number with DHS to double check that you definitely did not have legal status even though your I94 says you dont. 

But apparently, following what Johnebertus said, if they get back the request, we can move forward...

[K1visaHopeful 2,661]

3 minutes ago, Eve81 said:

But apparently, following what Johnebertus said, if they get back the request, we can move forward...

.....in some states that allow temporary DLs and allow you to renew temporary DLs before the 90 days is up. Unfortunately because you were unable to get a temporary DL within the 90 days you have nothing to apply for or renew. You are out of status.