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Getting a driver's license with a K1 visa.

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MelandA   7

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Good day everyone,

We are having a difficult time getting a drivers license for my now husband. Before his i94 expired we went to apply for a license and we had no problem but unfortunately he didnt pass the test. We went back to retake the test and we were told they couldn't allow him take the test because his 194 had expired and we needed to bring a 797 form to get his 194 extended. We headed back to dmv after we received the notice 797 advising his application is pending but was told that is not sufficient. They are asking for an approval notice. Obviously it is going to take a while for his green card to be approved. Does anyone know what we can do? We live in Nebraska. Thank you.

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I haven't checked the NE specifics, but most states require the applicant to wait until they receive an EAD.

https://dmv.nebraska.gov/sites/dmv.nebraska.gov/files/doc/dls/verificationdocs.pdf

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______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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payxibka   10,044

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33 minutes ago, MelandA said:

Good day everyone,

We are having a difficult time getting a drivers license for my now husband. Before his i94 expired we went to apply for a license and we had no problem but unfortunately he didnt pass the test. We went back to retake the test and we were told they couldn't allow him take the test because his 194 had expired and we needed to bring a 797 form to get his 194 extended. We headed back to dmv after we received the notice 797 advising his application is pending but was told that is not sufficient. They are asking for an approval notice. Obviously it is going to take a while for his green card to be approved. Does anyone know what we can do? We live in Nebraska. Thank you.

You are experiencing the same as most everyone.   Its the law.

YMMV

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   39,212

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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14 hours ago, MelandA said:

Good day everyone,

We are having a difficult time getting a drivers license for my now husband. Before his i94 expired we went to apply for a license and we had no problem but unfortunately he didnt pass the test. We went back to retake the test and we were told they couldn't allow him take the test because his 194 had expired and we needed to bring a 797 form to get his 194 extended. We headed back to dmv after we received the notice 797 advising his application is pending but was told that is not sufficient. They are asking for an approval notice. Obviously it is going to take a while for his green card to be approved. Does anyone know what we can do? We live in Nebraska. Thank you.

This is one of the big perils of the K1. Many choose the K1 because they think it is better to have their loved one here faster but then the loved one is in limbo without being able to work or drive.

 

Some people have had success with going to a separate in-state DMV. If going to a separate DMV does not help then it may just be a waiting game for the green card.

“When starting an immigration journey, the best advice is to understand that sacrifices have to be made... whether it is time, money, or separation; or a combination of all.” - Unlockable

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JFH Grand Master

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*~*~*moved from “K-1 fiancé visa progress reports” to “moving to the US” where similar questions are regularly asked*~*~*

Timeline in brief:

Married: September 27, 2014

I-130 filed: February 5, 2016

NOA1: February 8, 2016 Nebraska

NOA2: July 21, 2016

Interview: December 6, 2016 London

POE: December 19, 2016 Las Vegas

N-400 filed: September 30, 2019

Interview: March 22, 2021 Seattle

Oath: March 22, 2021 COVID-style same-day oath

 

Now a US citizen!

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Check the DMV site, EAD is usually required.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Mike E Grand Master

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This was why we went for a state ID first before a drivers license. She now has a state ID good for several years.  Struggling somewhat with the written part of the DL test.

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