I-94 question

[saradanielle 2]

Hi there,

My husband is in the US as a Conditional Permanent Resident. When he went to get a state ID card, he was asked to present not only his passport but also his I-94.

I am not exactly sure what the I-94 is. We only received one piece of paper at the border, which states the timelines for him to apply for Adjustment of Status, and it does not say I-94 on it anywhere. Can someone please explain what the I-94 is?

Thanks!!

[JeremyR 8]

I'm not familiar with CA drivers license law but I think they're incorrect to require an I-94 from a permanent resident. Does he have his green card to show them? That should be totally sufficient for proving lawful presence... Did you ask to speak to a supervisor?

This page on the CA DMV website supports this in saying "Only the original or a certified copy of one of the following documents is acceptable" (my emphasis). The list that follows is extensive and includes 'Permanent Resident Card'

Incidentally, an I-94 looks like this.

[saradanielle 2]

I'm not familiar with CA drivers license law but I think they're incorrect to require an I-94 from a permanent resident. Does he have his green card to show them? That should be totally sufficient for proving lawful presence... Did you ask to speak to a supervisor?

This page on the CA DMV website supports this in saying "Only the original or a certified copy of one of the following documents is acceptable" (my emphasis). The list that follows is extensive and includes 'Permanent Resident Card'

Incidentally, an I-94 looks like this.

Thanks, Jeremy, that was very helpful. My husband never received an I-94 (based on the image that you sent), so I guess I will have to contact USCIS to see if he is supposed to have one...

I agree, I think the people at DMV don`t know what they are talking about. Maybe we will go back and talk to someone different...

Thanks again!

[demdrybones 0]

My wife was a K-3 visa holder who never received an I-94. Once she was a conditional permanent resident (green card holder) she was able to obtain a driver's license, etc., with no problem.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

I'm not familiar with CA drivers license law but I think they're incorrect to require an I-94 from a permanent resident. Does he have his green card to show them? That should be totally sufficient for proving lawful presence... Did you ask to speak to a supervisor?

This page on the CA DMV website supports this in saying "Only the original or a certified copy of one of the following documents is acceptable" (my emphasis). The list that follows is extensive and includes 'Permanent Resident Card'

Incidentally, an I-94 looks like this.

Thanks, Jeremy, that was very helpful. My husband never received an I-94 (based on the image that you sent), so I guess I will have to contact USCIS to see if he is supposed to have one...

I agree, I think the people at DMV don`t know what they are talking about. Maybe we will go back and talk to someone different...

Thanks again!

Your Husband arrived in the US on a CR1 Visa so he will not have a I-94. Permanent residents do not need a I-94, I take it he has a I-551 stamp in his passport? That acts as a temp Greencard until his actual one arrives in the mail. You could try printing out the requirements for a CA License and try another office to get his license.

Oh by the way your husband does not need to file for Adjustment of Status 90 days before the second anniversary of his entry, he files for Removal of Conditions, check out the guides here on VJ.