Problem while waiting for green card...

[JamalNTam 1]

In Tucson I have written confirmation from the DMV here that you can bring your NOA1 for adjustment of status and get it extended. When I went in last week to the centre at Stocker Drive, in East Tucson, the lady there knew everything about the K1 visa and she told me that when I get my driving license and my I-94 has expired, just bring the NOA1 (she knew what it was!) and they will extend it. So you definatly can extend the driving license whilst waiting for the greencard.

[TucsonBill 0]

In Tucson I have written confirmation from the DMV here that you can bring your NOA1 for adjustment of status and get it extended. When I went in last week to the centre at Stocker Drive, in East Tucson, the lady there knew everything about the K1 visa and she told me that when I get my driving license and my I-94 has expired, just bring the NOA1 (she knew what it was!) and they will extend it. So you definatly can extend the driving license whilst waiting for the greencard.

This is the best answer yet... We are expecting our NOA any day now, the checks were cashed yesterday.

You say your confirmation was 'written' - any chance of getting a copy or getting the name of the lady at the DMV who helped you?

Bill

[JamalNTam 1]

In Tucson I have written confirmation from the DMV here that you can bring your NOA1 for adjustment of status and get it extended. When I went in last week to the centre at Stocker Drive, in East Tucson, the lady there knew everything about the K1 visa and she told me that when I get my driving license and my I-94 has expired, just bring the NOA1 (she knew what it was!) and they will extend it. So you definatly can extend the driving license whilst waiting for the greencard.

This is the best answer yet... We are expecting our NOA any day now, the checks were cashed yesterday.

You say your confirmation was 'written' - any chance of getting a copy or getting the name of the lady at the DMV who helped you?

Bill

I've pm'd you

[3Elfe 0]

Hi there,

I need some advise about DL... I live in California Los Angeles, the DL office did'nt give me the DL, they asked me my SSN (who is pending, they must verify my imm status and it take 4 weeks) I showed the proof and I my EAD received yesterday (finally), but they refused it... Must wait my SSN ! very weird isn't ? I can work but without DL I can't drive (my job is pharmaceutical sales rep) ... thanks for your help.... have a great week end...

(sorry for my mistakes, I'm french)

[k1spain 0]

In NJ they didn't give me the license until I got my EAD (it took 7 months!!!).

And after 3 years having my NJ license (I am removing conditions right now) I almost lose it because my 2years GC is expired.

I got saved because I think they mistook my extension letter with the letter that the regular 10 years GC get nowadays when they file for the renewal.... and since they had never seen any before they let me pass...

I have alread had 3 licenses in 3 years and I am getting ready for the 4th one...

1st license with EAD valid for 1 year

2nd license with 2 yrs GC, valid for 2 years

3rd license (last month) with 2 ys GC expired and extension letter valid for 1 yr.

4rd license I hope really soon when my 10 yrs GC arrives. I hope next month.

Isn't it ridiculous?

[oakwell 0]

Here in Arizona, an international drivers license is not valid. The local DMV issued Pao a drivers license but only made it valid until the I-94 expired. Even the DMV supervisor was vague about what we could do before the arrival of her green card in order to get her driving privelages extended.. any ideas on this?

Hi Bill, I did not read any rule that says drivers licenses for visa holders valid only until I94 expires. What I found out for Mira is, She can apply for an instructional license with 2 forms of ID ( passport and SSN) the instructional license is good for 12 months. Of course the driver has to be accompanied by a full license driver over 21. You might want to ask sheriff Uhling he may know more. Heh how does Pao like Tucson? Mira loves it here!!

Cliff.

[TucsonBill 0]

Here in Arizona, an international drivers license is not valid. The local DMV issued Pao a drivers license but only made it valid until the I-94 expired. Even the DMV supervisor was vague about what we could do before the arrival of her green card in order to get her driving privelages extended.. any ideas on this?

Hi Bill, I did not read any rule that says drivers licenses for visa holders valid only until I94 expires. What I found out for Mira is, She can apply for an instructional license with 2 forms of ID ( passport and SSN) the instructional license is good for 12 months. Of course the driver has to be accompanied by a full license driver over 21. You might want to ask sheriff Uhling he may know more. Heh how does Pao like Tucson? Mira loves it here!!

Cliff.

When Pao got her learners permit, it had an expiration date 90 days from the date of her I-94 - once she passed her tests, her drivers license had the same expiration date. You might want to look at the actual permit Mira received and look at the expiration date. I'm hoping when we get the NOA for AOS we can get her license extended.

Pao and her 8 year old daughter, Wynne, both like Tucson and have been doing very well here.

Bill