Florida Driver's License Help

[bora bora 1]

Anyone who came in on K1 get their Florida license before AOS approval?

[Jackie&Yosdani 0]

Yes,

my husband got his... for the life of his visa.. it expired when his visa did..

[bora bora 1]

Yes,

my husband got his... for the life of his visa.. it expired when his visa did..

The visa or the I-94?

I was told to bring all of my husband's immigration papers w/ him to take the test.

A friend of ours got her license w/ her NOA for AOS...

I want to know if my husband can do the same thing?

[Karly-n-Bruce 0]

I went about a month before my I-94 was going to expire and was told my licence would expire with my I-94. She told me instead of having to pay twice, to come back once I got my NOA1 for my AOS application and I'd be able to get my licence. I haven't gone yet, but I plan on doing so within the next couple of weeks.

[Jackie&Yosdani 0]

sorry I just know what its called in spanish el.. "Parole"" lol

[bora bora 1]

Yea - thanks. This is good to hear about the NOA. Since you're the second person to tell me that it makes me feel more confident. This is what the Florida DMV website says:

Non-Immigrants

Each non-immigrant who applies for an original driver license or identification card must submit:

1. Employment authorization card issued by the United States Department of Justice (Form I688B or I-766); or
   
2. Proof of nonimmigrant classification provided by United States Department of Justice (Form I-94, not expired, with required supporting attachment(s). If in doubt regarding required documents, please bring all of your INS documentation with you.). I-94s must be accompanied by a Passport. Certain classifications require additional documentation. Some examples are:
   • F-1 and M-1 classification must also be accompanied by an I-20.
     
   • I J-1 or J-2 designation must be accompanied by an IAP-66.
     
   • Refugee, asylee and parolee classifications must be accompanied by additional documentation.
     
     

[Jackie&Yosdani 0]

My husband took his Cuban passaport.. and I dont know if they looked at his visa or parole.. really..

he was given the DL with experation date, of three months of his entry date.. hope this explains better..

oh and if he has a DL from his country, he doesnt need to take the drug and alchohol class..

[bora bora 1]

He didn't have a license in Brazil (as it is very expensive and not everyone has a car)....so he did take the on-line course.

He has the test scheduled for Tuesday and he is allowed to have a translator - as long as it's not me. Our neighbor agreed to do it (no problem) but I want to be sure so we don't waste anyone's time.

The DMV didn't give me much information about immigration on the phone - so I want to hear other people's experiences.

Thanks guys

We'll bring:

passport

I-94

Florida ID (issued in March to expire next week - same day as I-94)

NOAs for AOS & EAD

Proof of biometrics

[Jackie&Yosdani 0]

ok.. cool..

wish him luck on the test..

[athena_ny 1]

My husband got his on a B2 with an expired I-94 with his AOS NOAs. They said he came here legally, so okayyy... (He'd gotten one before with a letter from his father's attorneys explaining his status before he met me, and I guess DMV took it, but I think that's because they're idiots.)

I'm pretty sure it doesn't work like that most of the time. But that's our experience.

[Buxton babe 0]

He didn't have a license in Brazil (as it is very expensive and not everyone has a car)....so he did take the on-line course.

He has the test scheduled for Tuesday and he is allowed to have a translator - as long as it's not me. Our neighbor agreed to do it (no problem) but I want to be sure so we don't waste anyone's time.

The DMV didn't give me much information about immigration on the phone - so I want to hear other people's experiences.

Thanks guys

We'll bring:

passport

I-94

Florida ID (issued in March to expire next week - same day as I-94)

NOAs for AOS & EAD

Proof of biometrics

Let us know how you make out. We showed the same documents as you, except for the Bio letter. My wifes licence will expire the same as the I-94.

[athena_ny 1]

My husband got his on a B2 with an expired I-94 with his AOS NOAs. They said he came here legally, so okayyy... (He'd gotten one before with a letter from his father's attorneys explaining his status before he met me, and I guess DMV took it, but I think that's because they're idiots.)

I'm pretty sure it doesn't work like that most of the time. But that's our experience.

OH yeah, his license was valid for 1 year...hoping he can go back with the green card and get the expiration date changed to April of 2009.

[bora bora 1]

It was suggested I can bring our marriage license since my husband came on the K1 visa - we can show more proof he's in the AOS process. (If the DMV understood that).

I just don't want to waste the time of the friend (translator) who is coming with us. However, over the phone they're not able to answer everything.

I'll post our 'story' afterwards. Thanks you guys for your help.

I think we'll be ok with the AOS NOA.

[Krikit 1,163]

Hi Bora Bora. Yes, bring your marriage certificate also. Make sure you bring originals. They will not accept photocopies. Good luck!

[bora bora 1]

Thanks Krikit

PS: Plus, they do make copies for their own records.

Edited June 11, 2007 by Bora Bora