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NB5347   43

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Hello, 

 

I am wondering if anyone from Texas could answer this. We have received my husband's SSN + EAD and now made an appointment to get his drivers license. He has an international drivers license but will he need to take the paper exam + drivers test on day of his appointment? I am just wondering so he can start studying if so!

 

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https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/moving-texas

 

Looks like he will have to take the tests.  My wife was able to just swap her Taiwanese DL for a Texas DL without taking any tests at all.  I'm not sure if he can do both on the same day.  He can start studying asap.

 

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1 hour ago, NB5347 said:

but will he need to take the paper exam + drivers test on day of his appointment?

If he is not ready for the road test, he doesn't need to take it the same day after passing the written test and getting a permit.  Once getting the permit, he can take time to practice and then go for the road test. 
 

If he is ready and they have road test appointment available the same day, can go for it.

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Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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NB5347   43

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Thank you crazycat and arken! I did find out that he will need to take the drivers test both written and driving test. The written one can be done in advance, by taking a 6 hour course and passing the exam. The drivers test can be done if there is someone there same day, otherwise will need to be scheduled.

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arken Mentor

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Good thing. So your husband under 25 to take the 6 hr course?

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

.

.

.

.

Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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NB5347   43

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On 7/9/2022 at 3:50 PM, arken said:

Good thing. So your husband under 25 to take the 6 hr course?

No, he had to do an online course (6 hour course) + exam which replaced his written exam, he is over 25 but it is required for first time DL holders in TX. He'll have his driving test next week! 

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13 hours ago, NB5347 said:

No, he had to do an online course (6 hour course) + exam which replaced his written exam, he is over 25 but it is required for first time DL holders in TX. He'll have his driving test next week! 

Good luck for him. That's fine. However for informational purpose, it's mandatory only for 18-24 year olds though adults over 25 whether new or old can also choose to take this route.

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Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

.

.

.

.

Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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5 minutes ago, arken said:

Good luck for him. That's fine. However for informational purpose, it's mandatory only for 18-24 year olds though adults over 25 whether new or old can also choose to take this route.

Agree with Arken. 

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NB5347   43

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On 8/12/2022 at 7:23 AM, arken said:

Good luck for him. That's fine. However for informational purpose, it's mandatory only for 18-24 year olds though adults over 25 whether new or old can also choose to take this route.

In Texas, they required him to take that course. He called DPS and told him he is over 25 but was told it would be necessary to apply.

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