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when can i apply for ssn and drivers liscense?

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jessicaDiana   0

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Hi everyone,

So me and my fiance'e are finally living together yay! it took us about 4 months to recieve our k-1 visa from vermont service center.

we were just wondering though, I myself am the beneficiary who moved to virginia from canada to live with my fiancee (we arent married yet) and ive never had a drivers liscence even in my own country back home in canada, even though we arent married yet (i know we have 90 days lol) can i go ahead and apply to get my drivers liscense?

whats the best way to do all this? get married THEN apply for a SSN and then my drivers liscense?

or can we go ahead now even though we arent married yet and apply for ssn and go and get my liscense?

thanks everyone!

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photomile   101

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The SSN you can apply for right away but we generally say "Wait about two weeks so you're in the system". It'll make the process a bit easier.

Driving licence depends on your state requirements! But usually you need to at least have the NOA1 from you AOS application

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Tygrys   143

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Hi everyone,

So me and my fiance'e are finally living together yay! it took us about 4 months to recieve our k-1 visa from vermont service center.

we were just wondering though, I myself am the beneficiary who moved to virginia from canada to live with my fiancee (we arent married yet) and ive never had a drivers liscence even in my own country back home in canada, even though we arent married yet (i know we have 90 days lol) can i go ahead and apply to get my drivers liscense?

whats the best way to do all this? get married THEN apply for a SSN and then my drivers liscense?

or can we go ahead now even though we arent married yet and apply for ssn and go and get my liscense?

thanks everyone!

You can apply for SSN right away.

But with DL it might be more complicated:

1. You say you've never had DL. Can you drive? To get DL you need to pass road driving test in addition to written test.

2. You need to check with Virginia DMV, but I doubt they will be willing to issue you any document before you have your GC in hand.

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Globe-trotter   3

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Hi everyone,

So me and my fiance'e are finally living together yay! it took us about 4 months to recieve our k-1 visa from vermont service center.

we were just wondering though, I myself am the beneficiary who moved to virginia from canada to live with my fiancee (we arent married yet) and ive never had a drivers liscence even in my own country back home in canada, even though we arent married yet (i know we have 90 days lol) can i go ahead and apply to get my drivers liscense?

whats the best way to do all this? get married THEN apply for a SSN and then my drivers liscense?

or can we go ahead now even though we arent married yet and apply for ssn and go and get my liscense?

thanks everyone!

Hey JessicaDiana! How are you and your fiancee doing today? Regarding the ssn and driver's license which you asked, as a k1 visa holder you have to wait for 10 business day (logically 2weeks) from the day you entered the U.S. before you can apply. The reason the social security administration said 10 business day is to enable them have your name register in the system by the immigration. When you received your social security number, then you can now apply for your driver's license. This is how it works dear. So therefore, if you have stayed more than 10 business day (2weeks) you can walk freely into any social security administration office and apply for your card. Bear in mind that you will have with you your passport with the valid I-94 in it. All the best.

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LeftCoastLady   441

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Jessica, you'll be well served to visit Virginia's Dept. of Motor Vehicles. Since you've never had a driver's license, you will first have to secure a learner's permit before taking the tests for a driver's license.

http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/citizen/drivers/applying_learners.asp

Please note that in addition to having a Social Security number, there are additional residence requirements as well as completing a Virginia-approved driver's education course.

Edited by LeftCoastLady

Part One: The K-1 Visa Journey:

USCIS Receipt of I-129F: January 24, 2012 | Petition Approval: June 15, 2012 (No RFEs)
Interview: October 24, 2012 - Review | Visa Delivered: October 31, 2012



Part Two: Entry and Adjusting Status:

POE: November 18, 2012 (at SFO) - Review
Wedding: December 1, 2012 | Social Security: New cards received on December 7, 2012.
AOS Package (I-485/I-765/I-131) NOA1: February 19, 2013 | Biometrics Appt.: March 18, 2013
AP/EAD Approved: April 29, 2013 | Card Received: May 6, 2013 | AOS Interview Appt.: May 16, 2013 - Approved Review Card Received: May 24, 2013

Part Three: Removal of Conditions:

Coming Soon...

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Kathryn41   3,205

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topic has been moved from AOS forum to Working and Travelling During US immigration forum as a more appropriate location for this discussion.

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