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Applying for Texas DL with SSN (Valid for work only with DHS Approval)

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Fobulous   0

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My wife just got her SSN with (Valid to work only with DHS Approval) written on there. She has learned that many of her friends were denied Texas Drivers License due to their SSN saying "Not Valid for Work" I am just wondering if it's worth our time and effort to goto the local DPS to apply for it since her SSN already says "valid for work" or should we apply for the Adjustment status and EAD at the same time???

Confused here.

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i'm also from texas ....there are two dps locations near us which we went to both and got denied/refused

but then we went to the third (next town over) one and got dl .......so i would say it depends how quick u want

to have it done or waste your time !

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My wife just got her SSN with (Valid to work only with DHS Approval) written on there. She has learned that many of her friends were denied Texas Drivers License due to their SSN saying "Not Valid for Work" I am just wondering if it's worth our time and effort to goto the local DPS to apply for it since her SSN already says "valid for work" or should we apply for the Adjustment status and EAD at the same time???

Confused here.

Thanks!

If you read the primary identification requirements for a Texas DL or ID, you will have to wait till you get your Employment Authorization Card.

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administratio...equirements.htm

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payxibka   10,047

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My wife just got her SSN with (Valid to work only with DHS Approval) written on there. She has learned that many of her friends were denied Texas Drivers License due to their SSN saying "Not Valid for Work" I am just wondering if it's worth our time and effort to goto the local DPS to apply for it since her SSN already says "valid for work" or should we apply for the Adjustment status and EAD at the same time???

Confused here.

Thanks!

A SSN is an SSN regardless of what the restriction says... In theory the TX DPS should not care...

YMMV

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My wife just got her SSN with (Valid to work only with DHS Approval) written on there. She has learned that many of her friends were denied Texas Drivers License due to their SSN saying "Not Valid for Work" I am just wondering if it's worth our time and effort to goto the local DPS to apply for it since her SSN already says "valid for work" or should we apply for the Adjustment status and EAD at the same time???

Confused here.

Thanks!

A SSN is an SSN regardless of what the restriction says... In theory the TX DPS should not care...

Its not the SSN that's the problem, its the stamp about work! Texas wants you to be a PR or have an EAD before you can apply for an ID or DL. Florida has the same requirements.

K-1 Timeline

11-29-05: Mailed I-129F Petition to CSC

12-06-05: NOA1

03-02-06: NOA2

03-23-06: Interview Date May 16

05-17-06: K-1 Visa Issued

05-20-06: Arrived at POE, Honolulu

07-17-06: Married

AOS Timeline

08-14-06: Mailed I-485 to Chicago

08-24-06: NOA for I-485

09-08-06: Biometrics Appointment

09-25-06: I-485 transferred to CSC

09-28-06: I-485 received at CSC

10-18-06: AOS Approved

10-21-06: Approval notice mailed

10-23-06: Received "Welcome Letter"

10-27-06: Received 2 yr Green Card

I-751 Timeline

07-21-08: Mailed I-751 to VSC

07-25-08: NOA for I-751

08-27-08: Biometrics Appointment

02-25-09: I-751 transferred to CSC

04-17-09: I-751 Approved

06-22-09: Received 10 yr Green Card

N-400 Timeline

07-20-09: Mailed N-400 to Lewisville, TX

07-23-09: NOA for N-400

08-14-09: Biometrics Appointment

09-08-09: Interview Date Oct 07

10-30-09: Oath Ceremony

11-20-09: Received Passport!!!

payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,047

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My wife just got her SSN with (Valid to work only with DHS Approval) written on there. She has learned that many of her friends were denied Texas Drivers License due to their SSN saying "Not Valid for Work" I am just wondering if it's worth our time and effort to goto the local DPS to apply for it since her SSN already says "valid for work" or should we apply for the Adjustment status and EAD at the same time???

Confused here.

Thanks!

A SSN is an SSN regardless of what the restriction says... In theory the TX DPS should not care...

Its not the SSN that's the problem, its the stamp about work! Texas wants you to be a PR or have an EAD before you can apply for an ID or DL. Florida has the same requirements.

EAD does not qualify you to remove this stamp from your card!

YMMV

 
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