Driver License

[TigraiKis 0]

Hello All,

What do you reccomend in the case, when:

K-1 is expired on 01/01/06;

we do have NOA-1 about AOS;

we do have NOA-1 about EAD;

we do have 6 points;

we do have Marriage Certificate;

but our local NJ DMV has refused application for the driver's permit , justifying their decision that we do not have legal status ( paper) in the country. It is kind of odd that my wife cannot drive until AOS is final in one year or so.

Thank you

[JayJay 4]

You need the EAD, because this is the one obtainable document from "list one" on the lists of documents needed to apply for a driver's license. But...there is an alternative:

Here in MN, you can apply for a State ID with: A passport, and a marriage certificate. With a State ID and a Social Security number, you can then apply for the Driver's license. I see your spouse DOES have a SS number. I'd give that a whirl.

In most states, a State ID card is obtainable even by temporary visitors to the US - I've had a couple of friends get one simply to avoid taking their passports everywhere! Sensible! Try it, and see Then with ID and SS number in hand, the permit should be forthcoming - I did that on Friday

[adrianiux 0]

Here in California, you need your EAD, your State ID and your SSN. I had to show them these 3 documents. Good Luck!

[TigraiKis 0]

There are no State ID in NJ( ). There is only NJ DMV ID card and in order to get you need a primary document. It looks like this loophole does not exist in NJ.

[Ephesia 0]

Same process here in Indianapolis. I showed my EAD, my SSN, our marriage cert, and our latest joint bank account statement (as proof of residency) to apply for both a state ID and the learner's permit. And if the second part of this process is the same in other states, you will need to wait a little longer to obtain the learner's permit and state ID card. The license branch told us that my documents would have to be verified at a central office before they can issue the cards. So I'm carrying around a legal-sized piece of paper that acts as my temporary learner's permit.

[allynella 0]

They're kinda wishy-washy in NJ at the DMV. They do require the EAD or a US birth certificate, regardless if you aleady have the 6 points. I took marriage certificate, EAD, SSN, my overseas drivers license and proof of residency. Because I already had driving experience, the driving test was waived. Had to do the vision and knowledge test (80% pass rate of 50 questions). So I was issued a license valid for about 15 months with a big red TEMPORARY IMMIGRANT STATUS on it. That was my experience. But try again after EAD or Permanent Resident Card has been issued - no problem mon .

[TigraiKis 0]

We have never seen EAD card before. Is there an Expiration Date on it?

If Yes, will NJ DMV consider EAD as a key provement of the legal status?

[adrianiux 0]

My EAD will expire next Sept. one year after they gave it to me. But I have to reapply for it 3 months before the date of expiration in order to renew it. I don't know if I have to do this every year, I'm not in that point yet.