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Hi,

I think now i can start the whole learning to drive experience as i got my NOA1 for my greencard. I have never driven before and i have to say after been on the highways down in CT and around boston with my wife i am a little nervous. People in boston are crazy drivers.

My wife gave me 3 lessons a few weeks ago.Driving in first gear, using the blinkers when taking left or righ.Learning to park properly.Learning to stop on a hill. Stopping the car without stalling the engine etc. I was using standard instead of automatic.

My understanding is now i can get my drivers permit after doing a written test.Take a few lessons then take the actual drivers test is that correct.

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10-22-2008 - Package received and signed.

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12-02-2008 - Biometrics in Boston

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10-04-2009 - 10 year GC on the way

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Driving in Boston is scary no matter how long you've been driving in the U.S.! Those streets were designed for horse and buggies, not SUVs!

Just expect that the person in front of you/beside you/behind you is going to do the stupidest thing possible and prepare for it. :)

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Depends on the state.

Every state has its own set of rules.

:yes:http://www.dmv.org/

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Depends on the state.

Every state has its own set of rules.

:yes:http://www.dmv.org/

I have checked

Residence status

Provide Social Security Identification Card and ONE of the following:

Valid permanent resident card issued by the Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS).

Valid I-94 departure card indicating refugee status.

Valid employment authorization card and proof of application for permanent residence status.

It appears i can apply for the drivers permit.

I-751 - Removal of conditions

10-20-2008 - Sent package via usps - overnite mail

10-22-2008 - Package received and signed.

10-28-2008 - Cheque cashed

12-02-2008 - Biometrics in Boston

10-03-2009 - Transferred to CSV

10-04-2009 - 10 year GC on the way

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I agree the drivers on the highways around Boston are complete nutters. It makes the M25 look like a quiet walk in the park.

Met the ole man in January 1998

Jan. 2004: K1 visa issued ~ April 2004: Got on a plane ~ Nov. 2004: GC in my mucky hands ~ Dec. 2006: Received 10 YR GC

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Depends on the state.

Every state has its own set of rules.

:yes:http://www.dmv.org/

I have checked

Residence status

Provide Social Security Identification Card and ONE of the following:

Valid permanent resident card issued by the Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS).

Valid I-94 departure card indicating refugee status.

Valid employment authorization card and proof of application for permanent residence status.

It appears i can apply for the drivers permit.

:thumbs: happy driving!

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02 Apr 2007 Filed I751; 22 May 2008 Received 10-yr green card
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Our state published similar requirements but wouldn't issue the learner's license until Wes had EAD in hand. They were'nt satisfied with just the I-94 in the passport even though the rules clearly stated it. And it wasn't just a case of going to an office who possibly did not know what they were doing. The local office faxed the I-94 to the main DMV in Charleston and they refused the license till he had his EAD. Hope you don't run into the same trouble....

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I agree the drivers on the highways around Boston are complete nutters. It makes the M25 look like a quiet walk in the park.

Worse than New York City? :o

Yeh, I think they are. NYC is slow compared to turnpikes around Boston! I feel much safer there than in Mass.

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Jan. 2004: K1 visa issued ~ April 2004: Got on a plane ~ Nov. 2004: GC in my mucky hands ~ Dec. 2006: Received 10 YR GC

September 2008 - US passport delivered!

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