Can I goto DMV with CR-1 for ID

[jamesbond123 14]

I just got my SS card in the mail. Have a bank account, proof of residence. But No greencard copy yet. I have CR-1 with 3 yrs of marriage. Can I goto DMV to get just an ID? will they ask for my green card? If so, will my ID expire in 6 months, since thats how long the visa is on it?

 

 

[HRQX 4,145]

8 minutes ago, jamesbond123 said:

Can I goto DMV to get just an ID?

Yes, the CBP-endorsed IV should be sufficient. But going in with their own manual that states that could help you. Which state do you live in?

[jamesbond123 14]

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

Yes, the CBP-endorsed IV should be sufficient. But going in with their own manual that states that could help you. Which state do you live in?

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/accept_doc_status.pdf

 

 

Edited July 23, 2021 by jamesbond123

[jamesbond123 14]

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

Yes, the CBP-endorsed IV should be sufficient. But going in with their own manual that states that could help you. Which state do you live in?

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/accept_doc_status.pdf

[HRQX 4,145]

8 minutes ago, jamesbond123 said:

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/accept_doc_status.pdf

Then yes, the CBP-endorsed IV should be sufficient proof of legal status. Emphasize the part of the visa that says: "UPON ENDORSEMENT SERVES AS TEMPORARY I-551 EVIDENCING PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR 1 YEAR."

Edited July 23, 2021 by HRQX

[jamesbond123 14]

12 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Then yes, the CBP-endorsed IV should be sufficient proof of legal status. Emphasize the part of the visa that says: "UPON ENDORSEMENT SERVES AS TEMPORARY I-551 EVIDENCING PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR 1 YEAR."

Does this mean, I would get ID expiration date of 1 yr? Also what is I-551? I have IR-1 visa category. (Typo in the subject)

[HRQX 4,145]

2 minutes ago, jamesbond123 said:

Also what is I-551?

I-551 = Permanent Resident document

 

Your CBP-endorsed Immigrant Visa is a I-551

 

When you get the Green Card look on the back side: "FORM I-551"

[jamesbond123 14]

Just now, HRQX said:

I-551 = Permanent Resident document

 

Your CBP-endorsed Immigrant Visa is a I-551

 

When you get the Green Card look on the back side: "FORM I-551"

 

 

I don't have green card yet. Only foreign passport with IR-1 visa

[HRQX 4,145]

2 minutes ago, jamesbond123 said:

Only foreign passport with IR-1 visa

Is the following blue stamp near the IR-1. If so that is your I-551 document. Or as I describe it: "CBP-endorsed Immigrant Visa"

[jamesbond123 14]

3 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Is the following blue stamp near the IR-1. If so that is your I-551 document. Or as I describe it: "CBP-endorsed Immigrant Visa"

 

 

Yes, it does!! 🙂

 

Thank you,

 

And when will my ID expire? my visa expires in Sept 2021

 

 

[little immigrant 801]

2 hours ago, jamesbond123 said:

 my visa expires in Sept 2021

 

 

That's water under the bridge since you already entered. 

[jamesbond123 14]

4 hours ago, little immigrant said:

That's water under the bridge since you already entered. 

 Not sure what you mean? Will I get my ID for next 10 years? That’s when usually ID expires 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,467]

7 minutes ago, jamesbond123 said:

 Not sure what you mean? Will I get my ID for next 10 years? That’s when usually ID expires 

The IR1 visa expired the day you entered the US.  Instead, you have an endorsed I-551 stamp in your passport good for 1 year from the day you entered, which acts like a temporary GC.

[carmel34 3,639]

2 hours ago, jamesbond123 said:

 Not sure what you mean? Will I get my ID for next 10 years? That’s when usually ID expires 

Your driver's license will expire when the one year is up, that's your period of legal status for now.  Or you can wait for your green card to arrive and take that in to get a driver's license, then it will expire two years from your date of US entry.  Or you can get the one year driver's license now and then go back with your green card later to get a new one that will be good until the green card expires (two years from date of entry).  When you submit ROC (I-751) packet 90 days before the conditional green card expires, you'll get an extension letter for 18 months, you can take that in to the DMV with the green card to get another driver's license that will extend it for 18 months.  Good luck!

[pm5k 129]

Each state has different rules regarding DL expiry.  Illinois, for example, will not grant a full length ID/DL if you are applying for AOS.