February 09 - VSC, K-1 filings

[lizandpat 0]

Good Morning everyone! We went on friday to apply for the social security card...my question is when can he get and Id card..we went to Hooters the other day and we forgot his passport and he couldnt drink....his passport cannot fit in this wallet...so I was thinking meanwhile he starts studying for his drivers license may be he can get and ID..anybody knows?

It depends on the rules in your state. Patrick can't get an ID or DL until he has either his EAD or Greencard....that's just how it is in the state of Texas. I would suggest looking at the website or calling the office that handles DL's in Florida. And btw....even if he does get an ID, it's a good idea to always have his passport since that has his visa in it.....just my thoughts....

Maire - read here...

http://www.dmvflorida.org/drivers-license-nc.shtml

[Maire 1]

Good Morning everyone! We went on friday to apply for the social security card...my question is when can he get and Id card..we went to Hooters the other day and we forgot his passport and he couldnt drink....his passport cannot fit in this wallet...so I was thinking meanwhile he starts studying for his drivers license may be he can get and ID..anybody knows?

It depends on the rules in your state. Patrick can't get an ID or DL until he has either his EAD or Greencard....that's just how it is in the state of Texas. I would suggest looking at the website or calling the office that handles DL's in Florida. And btw....even if he does get an ID, it's a good idea to always have his passport since that has his visa in it.....just my thoughts....

Maire - read here...

http://www.dmvflorida.org/drivers-license-nc.shtml

Thanks Liz...so I guess he can with the Social

Edited November 9, 2009 by Maire

[lizandpat 0]

Good Morning everyone! We went on friday to apply for the social security card...my question is when can he get and Id card..we went to Hooters the other day and we forgot his passport and he couldnt drink....his passport cannot fit in this wallet...so I was thinking meanwhile he starts studying for his drivers license may be he can get and ID..anybody knows?

It depends on the rules in your state. Patrick can't get an ID or DL until he has either his EAD or Greencard....that's just how it is in the state of Texas. I would suggest looking at the website or calling the office that handles DL's in Florida. And btw....even if he does get an ID, it's a good idea to always have his passport since that has his visa in it.....just my thoughts....

Maire - read here...

http://www.dmvflorida.org/drivers-license-nc.shtml

Thanks Liz...so I guess he can with the Social

Kinda sounds that way....if there is a phone number you can call, that might be an option too..just to be sure. Would hate for you to take the time to go and then not be able to.

It looks like he also will need to take that course....

Hang on...found another part that says he needs his EAD before he can get it...

http://www.dmvflorida.org/drivers-license-...ification.shtml

Read the part near the bottom for non-immigrants

Edited November 9, 2009 by lizandpat

[Maire 1]

Good Morning everyone! We went on friday to apply for the social security card...my question is when can he get and Id card..we went to Hooters the other day and we forgot his passport and he couldnt drink....his passport cannot fit in this wallet...so I was thinking meanwhile he starts studying for his drivers license may be he can get and ID..anybody knows?

It depends on the rules in your state. Patrick can't get an ID or DL until he has either his EAD or Greencard....that's just how it is in the state of Texas. I would suggest looking at the website or calling the office that handles DL's in Florida. And btw....even if he does get an ID, it's a good idea to always have his passport since that has his visa in it.....just my thoughts....

Maire - read here...

http://www.dmvflorida.org/drivers-license-nc.shtml

Thanks Liz...so I guess he can with the Social

Kinda sounds that way....if there is a phone number you can call, that might be an option too..just to be sure. Would hate for you to take the time to go and then not be able to.

It looks like he also will need to take that course....

Yeah i know..because it is not very clear on the website

[lizandpat 0]

Good Morning everyone! We went on friday to apply for the social security card...my question is when can he get and Id card..we went to Hooters the other day and we forgot his passport and he couldnt drink....his passport cannot fit in this wallet...so I was thinking meanwhile he starts studying for his drivers license may be he can get and ID..anybody knows?

It depends on the rules in your state. Patrick can't get an ID or DL until he has either his EAD or Greencard....that's just how it is in the state of Texas. I would suggest looking at the website or calling the office that handles DL's in Florida. And btw....even if he does get an ID, it's a good idea to always have his passport since that has his visa in it.....just my thoughts....

Maire - read here...

http://www.dmvflorida.org/drivers-license-nc.shtml

Thanks Liz...so I guess he can with the Social

Kinda sounds that way....if there is a phone number you can call, that might be an option too..just to be sure. Would hate for you to take the time to go and then not be able to.

It looks like he also will need to take that course....

Yeah i know..because it is not very clear on the website

Exactly! They never can make it easy to understand, can they? lol!

[Maire 1]

Good Morning everyone! We went on friday to apply for the social security card...my question is when can he get and Id card..we went to Hooters the other day and we forgot his passport and he couldnt drink....his passport cannot fit in this wallet...so I was thinking meanwhile he starts studying for his drivers license may be he can get and ID..anybody knows?

It depends on the rules in your state. Patrick can't get an ID or DL until he has either his EAD or Greencard....that's just how it is in the state of Texas. I would suggest looking at the website or calling the office that handles DL's in Florida. And btw....even if he does get an ID, it's a good idea to always have his passport since that has his visa in it.....just my thoughts....

Maire - read here...

http://www.dmvflorida.org/drivers-license-nc.shtml

Thanks Liz...so I guess he can with the Social

Kinda sounds that way....if there is a phone number you can call, that might be an option too..just to be sure. Would hate for you to take the time to go and then not be able to.

It looks like he also will need to take that course....

Yeah i know..because it is not very clear on the website

Exactly! They never can make it easy to understand, can they? lol!

I know...they make it so difficult for us..when we arrived to the SSA office the first thing the lady said when she saw his Cuban passport she said.."no u first need to go to the department of childrens and family and get financial assistance.." I was like what? he came with an affidavit and she goes oh...its like they are dying to get rid of you and dont give u a chance to ask questions or anything

[lizandpat 0]

Good Morning everyone! We went on friday to apply for the social security card...my question is when can he get and Id card..we went to Hooters the other day and we forgot his passport and he couldnt drink....his passport cannot fit in this wallet...so I was thinking meanwhile he starts studying for his drivers license may be he can get and ID..anybody knows?

It depends on the rules in your state. Patrick can't get an ID or DL until he has either his EAD or Greencard....that's just how it is in the state of Texas. I would suggest looking at the website or calling the office that handles DL's in Florida. And btw....even if he does get an ID, it's a good idea to always have his passport since that has his visa in it.....just my thoughts....

Maire - read here...

http://www.dmvflorida.org/drivers-license-nc.shtml

Thanks Liz...so I guess he can with the Social

Kinda sounds that way....if there is a phone number you can call, that might be an option too..just to be sure. Would hate for you to take the time to go and then not be able to.

It looks like he also will need to take that course....

Yeah i know..because it is not very clear on the website

Exactly! They never can make it easy to understand, can they? lol!

I know...they make it so difficult for us..when we arrived to the SSA office the first thing the lady said when she saw his Cuban passport she said.."no u first need to go to the department of childrens and family and get financial assistance.." I was like what? he came with an affidavit and she goes oh...its like they are dying to get rid of you and dont give u a chance to ask questions or anything

Good grief! People like that make me want to smack them....

[D_n_M 0]

Morning everyone...

Maria and I went to the DMV and tried to get her an ID, to avoid carrying the passport everywhere. They told us we needed some form and ssn or the green card and ssn. We left!

[lizandpat 0]

Morning everyone...

Maria and I went to the DMV and tried to get her an ID, to avoid carrying the passport everywhere. They told us we needed some form and ssn or the green card and ssn. We left!

Sheesh....I can't understand why they have to make it so difficult to get a state ID!

[Maire 1]

Morning everyone...

Maria and I went to the DMV and tried to get her an ID, to avoid carrying the passport everywhere. They told us we needed some form and ssn or the green card and ssn. We left!

oh shoot do u know what form? I just dont like carrying the passport everywhere...iam afraid we might lose it..its easier to get and ID and everywhere we go...and we show the passport its like they dont wanna give us not even a drink..so strange

[lizandpat 0]

I thought they had to carry the passport regardless since it has their visa in it.....

Morning Richard....Carlos....Lee! *waves frantically*

[D_n_M 0]

I don't recall the form. One thing I have noticed is that no one has a clue as to what the K-1 or I-94 is or means. The ssn folks were idiots and the DMV folks asked for something I didn't recognize. Not to mention that on a non-immigrant visa there is a waiting period for an ID. We were told that even if we did have the form and stuff, it would be mailed to us and could take 30 days. And, the ID will expire the same date as the I-94. So we would have a valid ID for like 2 weeks, and it would cost $35 or whatever the cost is.

[NEED4SPEED 0]

Morning guys, sorry i was on stand by Liz could say hello yet but here i am... I been thinking of helping Kat obtain her ID but from what i read...she needs proof of permanent residence or something that shes in the process of that... by the way... I think i will file the AOS in January or late december....eventhought her visa expires Dec. 4 that is the deadline for marriage, after that i believe she has done what she came to do and she has her ssn, i think her status changes automatically once she gets married to a citizen and i heard its ok to file it after the visa expired...so i think i will do that due to our financial situation.

How was everyone this weekend by the way, mine was quiet, stayed in, it was kinda cold anyways... =/ i miss the warm weather...

[lee b 2]

Had to catch up on all of the reading.

Carlos congrats. You both look so happy in the pictures. Great looking couple. Glad to hear that your wife is adjusting quickly.

Liz I love the new picture. She is so cute.

Maire the DMV in Florida sucks. I am sorry and I hope you can get it straightened out and get him an ID so he can party.

Jamie its getting closer everyday.

Derek Fedor in person is just so normal looking I still have a hard time believing that he is the baddest man on the planet. He just looks so average. I can't get over it.

Igor the time will fly by for you. Don't worry it will be over soon.

Chicago was awesome. It was much cleaner tham I thought it would be. The weather was great. I will post some pics when I get home tonight. The fights went exactly as me and my wallet predicted so I had some extra spending money that night. There was a huge contigent of Russian people at the fights and I made some new friends and got drunk with them afterwards.

[lizandpat 0]

Morning Carlos! Don't worry about not saying hello right away....I know you can't always..

Our weekend was BUSY.....but we got a LOT done! Our kitchen is 90% done!!! Pat is going to put the second coat on the walls this morning and then it's finished! It looks soooooooooooo awesome!!!!!

ROFL @ Lee......we watched the fights Saturday and when I saw Fedor, I went "huh???? He doesn't even look like a fighter!"

Thanks about the picture, Lee.....she is growing up way to fast for me!