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Hi,

A random question really. How long do you have to wait until you can get a Driver's License in Florida? I will HOPEFULLY be going there on a K1 visa and to get around I will eventually want to drive. Was just wondering how long I will need to wait to be able to do this?

Any help will be appreciated.

Sinead

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Hi,

A random question really. How long do you have to wait until you can get a Driver's License in Florida? I will HOPEFULLY be going there on a K1 visa and to get around I will eventually want to drive. Was just wondering how long I will need to wait to be able to do this?

Any help will be appreciated.

Sinead

See here: http://www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/faqkeys.html#NUSC

Look through this site, and if you have questions, call customer service.

Pretty sure you can get it as soon as you have your SSN.

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N-400 Timeline (Field Office: Orlando, FL) & Voter Registration (Online)

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Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to Moving Here and Your New Life In America forum; topic is not a K1 visa process topic.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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Hi,

A random question really. How long do you have to wait until you can get a Driver's License in Florida? I will HOPEFULLY be going there on a K1 visa and to get around I will eventually want to drive. Was just wondering how long I will need to wait to be able to do this?

Any help will be appreciated.

Sinead

When you file for AOS after you are married, you will apply for EAD/AP at the same time. The EAD/AP is usually approved in about 2-3 months after applying. You can apply for your SSN about 2 weeks after arriving in the US and with the SSN, EAD(valid employment authorization card) and 2 proofs of residency you can get your license or state ID. If you will be changing your name after marriage, you will also need to bring your certified marriage certificate. As a non-immigrant, they will issue a temporary license, mailed from Tallahassee after your status is verified. It will be valid for as long as your EAD is. You may be able to get one with your I-94 and SSN, but it would most likely expire in 90 days when the I-94 does. When you get your green card, you can go back to get a regular, non-temp license.

For all the details: http://www.gathergoget.com/

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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Hi,

A random question really. How long do you have to wait until you can get a Driver's License in Florida? I will HOPEFULLY be going there on a K1 visa and to get around I will eventually want to drive. Was just wondering how long I will need to wait to be able to do this?

Any help will be appreciated.

Sinead

I asked this same question a while ago :) I will be moving to Navarre (the top of Florida) so a car is a must have! I hope I can start driving soon once I move :)

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ryna   132

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Thank you everyone for your help. :)

What everyone told you was correct. You will need at least your EAD/SSN to get any form of FL Driver's License and until the GC arrives, it will be considered "Temporary" and will expire with the EAD. If you already drive in the U.K., make sure you get an International DL before you leave the U.K. and you should be able to drive here in Florida until you can obtain your (temporary) FL DL. If you don't already drive in the U.K., I'd suggest that you learn before moving to the U.S., if only to be able to get the IDL before leaving. There are time limits on using an IDL/UK license to drive, but I'm not sure what they are in FL.

Best of luck!

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Feb. 12, 2016 - Sent N-400 to USCIS (3-year rule)

Feb. 19, 2016 - NOA1

Mar. 14, 2016 - Biometrics

June 2, 2016 - Interview - Recommended for Approval

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