I can't do AOS now

[aaron2020 11,651]

Driver licenses are issued by states. Each state has its own rules.

New Mexico, Washington, and Illinois allow illegal aliens to get driver licenses. The other 47 states do not.

Read this; http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2013/01/another-state-gives-illegal-aliens-drivers-licenses/

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Lets stop this. The OP has bigger problems than getting a driver's license. Lets focus on the big problems and not something small like this.

[Cathi 5,783]

He had one friend whose wife was a Canadian divorced a few months ago(just 3-year marriage). His friend lost one house after divorce. That's why he's worried that we might divorce also.

I asked him before why he applied K1 visa for me if he didn't want to sign this paper. He said he had never known there would be a contract between him and government which threated his finance once we divorced in future. He just hate that federal government's law but not me.

He once said another way to avoid him to sign it was when there was an amnesty issued by the president some day. But I didn't agree that idea.

I talked with my husband again tonight. He said he would sign it after we lived for 1 or 2 years because he wanted to make sure if we would divorce or not when we live together longer. He's an honest guy. So I should trust him. I think w he will sign hen he feels comfortable.I'm still free and I can fly back to China any time I like if I don't want to wait for him to sign. Now I have to be patient. I hope I won't be arrested by ICE.

Just checked the website of DMV here, no need to submit the green card when apply a new driver's license.

Thank you all and god bless you all.

if you fly to China before you AOS you cannot return, you don't have a visa. The k-1 is a single entry visa.

[Kazulie 132]

Driver licenses are issued by states. Each state has its own rules.

New Mexico, Washington, and Illinois allow illegal aliens to get driver licenses. The other 47 states do not.

Read this; http://www.judicialw...ivers-licenses/

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Lets stop this. The OP has bigger problems than getting a driver's license. Lets focus on the big problems and not something small like this.

The OP talked about obtaining a driver's license, so it is valid.

Did you read your article? They are talking about those who are NOT ABLE to obtain SSN and other documents needed. In that case they will give a temporary driver's license for a year. That is NOT what my husband has.

Your article and post refers to this temporary driver's license business. This is NOT what my husband has, and would not be what the OP would be getting as she's already stated she has a SSN. As long as she can come up with the other documents required by her state, she is good.

Again, Washington, New Mexico and Illinois are the only 3 states that are doing this TEMPORARY license thing. There are other states out there that allow those without green cards, but who have SSNs and other required documents, to get their license.

Edited January 19, 2013 by Kazulie

[tEe328cEe 12]

it seems like your husband would rather choose to lose you than his money.. if he really loves you why is he doubting you and thinking of you two having a divorce in the future? please don't get me wrong, this is how i see your situation. he's not even thinking you'll get into trouble because of him not signing it..

[Justine+David 218]

A marriage needs to be based on trust. Your husband is acting like a selfish little boy who loves his car more than he loves his wife. A husband should want his wife to flourish and be successful. Instead, he is letting you live in fear that you might be arrested and letting you unable to be independent in any way since you won't be able to get a job.

What if things genuinely don't work out? With the unlawful presence you have acquired, you won't ever be able to visit the USA on a tourist visa ever again, once you go back to your home country.

I just hate that he is doing this to you and that you are letting him abuse you like this.

[bigdog 376]

Either he signs or you move on and go home. Sorry he is a jerk.

[Sveta & Ron 23]

if i recall correctly when you filed for visa he made same contract with government as filing for aos. ut now you are in usa and are legally married you have more rights then a k-1 visa holder. imo as for me I could not wait to file for sveta.s gc as sign of love and desire be together. also keep in mind should you call ins and they not get husband to remember his contract for k-1 and what can/will happen if he refuse then he stands to loose much more as in next apply for visa be harder, divorce he looses much more, plus if they deport you they will file for repayment for flight and everything and NOT at discount rates

Edited January 19, 2013 by Sveta & Ron

[Villanelle 4,122]

To the OP-

Be very careful about what you read on the DMVs website. You need to actually call up and speak to an actual person or go down and apply.

So while it can say on the website a general statement like 'proof of immigration status' and nothing about specifically needing a GC, immigration requirements are complex and they will not post them all on the website. They do however have a very large book of requirements. So depending on what type of visa you hold they will look it up and see what your requirement is. ( for a k1 the i94 is not going to be enough)

If you have decided that youre comfortable living with your husband in this 'trial period' of 1-2 years where you get to know each other better before making potential financial commitments to the government, then thats your choice. While others may not agree with it, its your choice.

The risks have been explained to you. You are aware you could be detained by ICE. (if you are, you will be forced to AOS at that time, if you are unable to do so because your husband will not submit the paperwork required for AOS, you will have to leave the country as ICE will not allow you to stay illegally). You are also now aware you can not leave the US at any time for any reason during this 1-2 year 'trial period' or at any time afterwards until you obtain the GC, as you would have accrued too many out of status days to be eligible for advance parole travel auth. You are also aware you are unable to work in the US with out an EAD card.

So you have been informed and educated.

If that is the decision you made, then I respect it and sincerely wish you good luck in the future.

[Asia 2,498]

I still can support this family in finance monthly without working because I have enough savings in China to do so. I'm so lucky for this point.

But how long will you be able to do so? Till you spend all of your savings and are left with nothing?

For me my savings are the special money (i.e. for vacations), not to be spent on everyday life. For that I have my job and my monthly payout.

I'm still free and I can fly back to China any time I like if I don't want to wait for him to sign.

But if you do that, you won't be able to come back. At least it won't be easy and (depends on how long will you stay here after your I-94 allowed) it might be kinda impossible.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Alas, the I-134 is not legally binding.

The I-864, otoh, is.

I know that, but does he know that? I doubt it. (Shhh)

Edited January 19, 2013 by Harpa Timsah

[Cathi 5,783]

But how long will you be able to do so? Till you spend all of your savings and are left with nothing?

For me my savings are the special money (i.e. for vacations), not to be spent on everyday life. For that I have my job and my monthly payout.

But if you do that, you won't be able to come back. At least it won't be easy and (depends on how long will you stay here after your I-94 allowed) it might be kinda impossible.

not kind of impossible, totally impossible

[Darnell 8,479]

Chica - here's another thought, la.

Make an addendum to the post-nuptial agreement that you've already signed, and show it to him.

in the addendum - state that any monies paid by the Federal Government TO YOU that the Federal Government bills him for , will be paid by you, to him, when and if the bill from the Federal Government shows up in his name at his address.

Add that? You've just removed the barrier to him signing the I-864.

Good Luck !

[leishi 11]

Thanks for all of your reply.

Maybe I can open an account in the bank here because I've gotten my SSN.

I still can support this family in finance monthly without working because I have enough savings in China to do so. I'm so lucky for this point. I came here and married with him was not for his money, just because of love. In fact we've signed pre-marriage agreement which indicates his money is his and mine is mine if we divorce. I even agree to sign a post-marriage agreement to avoid losing his properties or money once he signed Form I-864. But after consulting with some lawyers, the risk still exists because the federal law is above all other law. So we can do nothing to avoid his worry. He said I would be so selfish if I asked him to sign that uncomfortably. He checked online(I don't know which website) and told me that my stay was legal because I marriage within 90 days after arrival. Even the police couldn't arrest me or deport me. He said I could still get my driver's license without green card and I still could get my green card after he signed it in 1 or 2 years. The penalty from immigration was to take a longer time to be approved. He asked me to decide to leave here or to go back. I decided to stay here and see what will happen in 1 or 2 years. But I feel upset if I don't have a legal identification.

Darnell, what you just said won't work either, the basically is basically refusing to sign the I-864 regardless. Refer to the red text above.

[Darnell 8,479]

when the federal law is enforced and a bill is presented,

the clause in the post-nuptial agreement can be invoked.

It's a basic if/then/else construct, really,

and what you've written won't matter if the addendum is worded properly to account for any means-tested benefits being invoiced back to the Sponser.

[leishi 11]

when the federal law is enforced and a bill is presented,

the clause in the post-nuptial agreement can be invoked.

It's a basic if/then/else construct, really,

and what you've written won't matter if the addendum is worded properly to account for any means-tested benefits being invoiced back to the Sponser.

it's not really about the law, it's that her husband does not want to sign the paper, he is just making excuses.