Driver License expired while waiting for Greencard

[eros_EX_Plumber 0]

Driving is controlled at the State level - not at the federal level.

Immigration is controlled at the federal level, not at the state level.

So is this an immigration issue or whether you are even capable of driving a vehicle issue?

If they will not issue you a driver's license because of immigration or their misinterpretation of immigration law or procedure, I feel it's none of their business as long as you can prove you are a permanent resident.

All this ####### started because the feds do not want to handle the illegals, but left the states holding the bag for the extra expense these illegals are costing them. But we are here legally waiting for the USCIS to take it's sweet time, puts us between a rock and a hard place.

Ha, a couple of months later went in with my step daughter for her license renewal, no problems, they just renewed it and for the full eight years. But the first go around was a fight.

The other question I have, is the I-751 catching any bad guys to really justify this program? Old INS instituted this as well as increased background checking for false applications, in other words, marriage just for the sake of bringing in people. Maybe that increased delay and background checking, fines, prison, was enough. After these changes, marriage applications dropped from over 2 million per year down to 140K. So why the I-751?

What is really ironic is that in other sections of this site, either the immigrant of the USC is complaining about the intentions of each other and going back to the USCIS to file complaints to get free of it. So why are the good guys paying the price? USCIS or the courts are going to hear about it anyway to catch the bad guys. Does this make sense?

This is exactly the reason we need a "national driver license"...since most driver licenses are valid in every state in the union for at least 30 days since you move there from another state.

Now imagine if the state was in charge of issuing passports?

God help us....

[antda 13]

Hi Everyone,

What a good idea, about a:

"national driver license

. That would definately solve a lot of dmv licensing problems for everyone. Sorry to all of you who posted who are having trouble with your driver's licenses while your removal of conditions I-751 case is processing. I hope that you all get that sorted out, and can drive again soon. What a hassle that must be, to not be able to drive for god knows how long, until the paperwork at immigration is finished with.

What's weird though, was that in my situation here in New York State, when I first applied for my license (actually, I got it transferred from my former Canadian one) was that they gave me a 5yr driver's license, while my conditional green card is only valid for 2yrs. Why the difference here in New York State, I wonder? Wish that all states were the same way in granting 5yr licenses for everyone, as that is the fair thing to do "nationwide".

Ant

Edited August 9, 2008 by AntandD

[soulmate 0]

i live in CA. i just went to my local DMV with the extension letter and the notice of limited term driver's license that was sent to me by DMV. they didn't have a problem with the extention letter, luckily, and they issued me a new DL. However, the lady punched hole my license so you can't see the year it expires, which is SEPT 2008. She gave me an interim DL that is printed on paper, took my picture, and said that the new card will arrive within 3 weeks... i'm not sure when my new DL will expire but i'll post it as soon as i get it.

i'm glad it went smoothly but now my DL has a hole in it... anyone else had the same experience???

You are so lucky!!!!! Now I am concerned IF I will be going to take a test again once receive my

greencard is approved.

encard

[jm24 0]

i live in CA. i just went to my local DMV with the extension letter and the notice of limited term driver's license that was sent to me by DMV. they didn't have a problem with the extention letter, luckily, and they issued me a new DL. However, the lady punched hole my license so you can't see the year it expires, which is SEPT 2008. She gave me an interim DL that is printed on paper, took my picture, and said that the new card will arrive within 3 weeks... i'm not sure when my new DL will expire but i'll post it as soon as i get it.

i'm glad it went smoothly but now my DL has a hole in it... anyone else had the same experience???

You are so lucky!!!!! Now I am concerned IF I will be going to take a test again once receive my

greencard is approved.

encard

you MIGHT have to take a test again if ur DL already expired.

update on my DL. it expires 3 years from now...