Driver's License Requirements by State

[Sienna 0]

I don't know if EVERYONE has the same nightmare we've been having in trying to get a driver's license, but it seems logical to have a place here on VJ where people who have experienced getting a license can perhaps make it a little easier for those who haven't yet.

Every state is different of course, so I can only speak for my state, Alabama. After calling numerous times to find out what we needed to bring, and being told a variety of different answers, we headed out with a folder full of stuff. Once we got there we were met by an INS Officer (dour looking, short-tempered FOUL man) who informed us we needed the following:

Passport with I-94

I-797 STAMPED with biometrics information

social security card

marriage license

EAD

On the phone, they hadn't told us we'd need the marriage license or the EAD (we haven't received his EAD yet), so we were turned away. When I told the INS officer that we hadn't been told the right information on the phone he said, and I quote, "Well this is very complicated information. I can't possibly train all my staff to answer these kinds of questions." Really? Can't POSSIBLY write down on a piece of paper the simple requirements and keep it by your three phones? REALLY? Sweet home Alabama.

[baxxy 0]

I don't know if EVERYONE has the same nightmare we've been having in trying to get a driver's license, but it seems logical to have a place here on VJ where people who have experienced getting a license can perhaps make it a little easier for those who haven't yet.

Every state is different of course, so I can only speak for my state, Alabama. After calling numerous times to find out what we needed to bring, and being told a variety of different answers, we headed out with a folder full of stuff. Once we got there we were met by an INS Officer (dour looking, short-tempered FOUL man) who informed us we needed the following:

Passport with I-94

I-797 STAMPED with biometrics information

social security card

marriage license

EAD

On the phone, they hadn't told us we'd need the marriage license or the EAD (we haven't received his EAD yet), so we were turned away. When I told the INS officer that we hadn't been told the right information on the phone he said, and I quote, "Well this is very complicated information. I can't possibly train all my staff to answer these kinds of questions." Really? Can't POSSIBLY write down on a piece of paper the simple requirements and keep it by your three phones? REALLY? Sweet home Alabama.

I'm a little confused, am I correct to assume that you went to DMV office with your folder of stuff? If so, why was there an INS office there?

[desert_fox 32]

I don't know if EVERYONE has the same nightmare we've been having in trying to get a driver's license, but it seems logical to have a place here on VJ where people who have experienced getting a license can perhaps make it a little easier for those who haven't yet.

Every state is different of course, so I can only speak for my state, Alabama. After calling numerous times to find out what we needed to bring, and being told a variety of different answers, we headed out with a folder full of stuff. Once we got there we were met by an INS Officer (dour looking, short-tempered FOUL man) who informed us we needed the following:

Passport with I-94

I-797 STAMPED with biometrics information

social security card

marriage license

EAD

On the phone, they hadn't told us we'd need the marriage license or the EAD (we haven't received his EAD yet), so we were turned away. When I told the INS officer that we hadn't been told the right information on the phone he said, and I quote, "Well this is very complicated information. I can't possibly train all my staff to answer these kinds of questions." Really? Can't POSSIBLY write down on a piece of paper the simple requirements and keep it by your three phones? REALLY? Sweet home Alabama.

what are you talking about??

INS officer at the DMV??

Just take everything you have. You have to show tht you have a legal presence...prob true in all states.

[Mononoke28 135]

I think she meant DMV officer.

In Colorado you need to have either your EAD and SS card or actual Green Card and SS card. Without any of those documents, you can't even get an ID card or learners permit.

Diana