Gettind Driving License with Military ID (Texas)

[Eva_AJ 80]

Hello everyone  my visa was finally issued! Wohoo!!

 

My fiancé and I are trying to be prepared for eveything that will come after my arrival (July). One of the biggest issue is my driving license. I understand that in Texas I can only drive on my international driving license up to 90 days. Also to get the Texas DL I need EAD, but we were thinking...as my fiancé is military - could I use my military ID to get the Texas DL? Has anyone done that?

 

It might not work but I thought it was worth asking. Thank you for any reply! ❤️ 

[Roel 7,191]

I'd say no. Just because military ID doesnt actually show your legal status in the US. The point of having EAD or green card is that it showes that you're not illegal. 

Edited June 2, 2019 by Roel

[Eva_AJ 80]

Just now, Roel said:

I'd say no. Just because military ID doesnt actually show your legal status in the US. 

Bummer, but thank you for taking your time to reply!

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

to the VJ community 

Wouldn't she use her I 94 to get her SS card and use that for driving license application?

[Eva_AJ 80]

1 minute ago, adil-rafa said:

to the VJ community 

Wouldn't she use her I 94 to get her SS card and use that for driving license application?

I thought I couldn't do that and that's why it was such a issue to get DL in some states because you have to wait for EAD. As SSN anyone with any kind of visa can get that (I read about someone with tourist visa that got SSN)

[Roel 7,191]

8 minutes ago, adil-rafa said:

to the VJ community 

Wouldn't she use her I 94 to get her SS card and use that for driving license application?

 

5 minutes ago, Eva_AJ said:

I thought I couldn't do that and that's why it was such a issue to get DL in some states because you have to wait for EAD. As SSN anyone with any kind of visa can get that (I read about someone with tourist visa that got SSN)

 

http://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/documents/verifyingLawfulPresence.pdf

 

 

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

7 minutes ago, Roel said:

 

 

http://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/documents/verifyingLawfulPresence.pdf

 

 

i had seen that web page

 

Immigration documentation with an alien number or I-94 number indicating this status, which can include but is not limited to:  I-94 or other document showing admission under Section 203(a)(7) 

[debbiedoo 2,339]

every state will de different.

 

My husband was able to get his with the NOA1 from his AOS

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, Eva_AJ said:

Also to get the Texas DL I need...

http://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/documents/verifyingLawfulPresence.pdf

After you submit the AOS packet and receive the I-485 receipt notice:

Quote

Applicants for adjustment of status Note: These are individuals applying to become lawful permanent residents.

 

Immigration documentation with an alien number or I-94 number

 

This can include but is not limited to a form I-797 indicating pending I-485 or pending application for adjustment of status.

On page 3

[Eva_AJ 80]

4 minutes ago, HRQX said:

http://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/documents/verifyingLawfulPresence.pdf

After you submit the AOS packet and receive the I-485 receipt notice:

On page 3

oooooh, that looks promising! Thank you so much for all of your time! I am so confused about all these I-XXX forms and stuff. We are more pressured to get my DL as soon as possible as my fiancé is deploying shortly after my arrival and I really need the DL to get around and not to be stuck home!

[Hypnos 6,576]

Be aware that if you do not provide an EAD or green card as your proof of lawful status to DPS here in Texas then any driver's license or ID card you obtain will have an expiry date the same as the one listed on your I-94.

[Eva_AJ 80]

2 minutes ago, Hypnos said:

Be aware that if you do not provide an EAD or green card as your proof of lawful status to DPS here in Texas then any driver's license or ID card you obtain will have an expiry date the same as the one listed on your I-94.

Well that is 90 days, correct? That would put me back to use my international DL as I can use that one for 90 days

[Crazy Cat 39,219]

1 hour ago, Eva_AJ said:

Hello everyone  my visa was finally issued! Wohoo!!

 

My fiancé and I are trying to be prepared for eveything that will come after my arrival (July). One of the biggest issue is my driving license. I understand that in Texas I can only drive on my international driving license up to 90 days. Also to get the Texas DL I need EAD, but we were thinking...as my fiancé is military - could I use my military ID to get the Texas DL? Has anyone done that?

 

It might not work but I thought it was worth asking. Thank you for any reply! ❤️ 

No, the military ID will not serve as anything other than for identity.  It does not provide evidence of legal status....and Texas is VERY strict.......Personally, I had to make an extra trip back to Texas DPS because I didn't have my US passport (I did have an unexpired Arkansas DL).....

[HRQX 4,145]

27 minutes ago, Hypnos said:

Be aware that if you do not provide an EAD or green card as your proof of lawful status to DPS here in Texas then any driver's license or ID card you obtain will have an expiry date the same as the one listed on your I-94.

@JSWH and @baconmunch stated otherwise:

@baconmunch's EAD was not approved yet: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=219691

http://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/documents/verifyingLawfulPresence.pdf "This can include but is not limited to a form I-797 indicating pending I-485 or pending application for adjustment of status."

Edited June 2, 2019 by HRQX

[Eva_AJ 80]

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

@JSWH and @baconmunch stated otherwise

 

aaaaand I'm having hope again!!! Thank you very much!