Interesting Things About My Life

[Dr. Obvious 49]

I think we are going to spend a day or two in Friesland visiting friends and family and then to Amsterdam (Van Gogh museum was on the list) and Den Haag to see another friend. I'm hoping that my husband will call to double check his appointment date so I can plan our trip and rent the automatic car (oh hell yes). I can't drive in Denmark because I've been here more than 6 weeks, but I can drive in the rest of Europe.

I'm waiting a response back from EU citizens services because I really want to visit my ailing grandfather in the UK with my daughter, but I'm afraid that they won't let us back into Denmark. I'm legally here, but not officially registered and my daughter is only an American citizen who can legally stay with me but I'm unsure about reentry into the Schengen. Well, maybe it will just have to wait until we aren't living in DK anymore. *shrugs*

Assuming you wanted one, what would you have to do to get a Danish license? In Germany, it was completely dependent on if they had an agreement for reciprocity with the state you had a license from what you had to do. There were also different levels of agreement. I lucked out, Germany had a reciprocity agreement with Indiana that was total. I only had to pay 40 euros and surrender my Indiana license. No big deal because the next time I was back in Indiana, I just told the BMV I had *lost* it and they gave another. I never actually drove in Germany though because 1) I couldn't drive a manual at that time and 2) I wasn't really motivated to learn all the rules of the road. But I still have the license in my wallet because I like it and it is good forever. I guess now that I can drive a manual, I could drive. I would still need to read some book about signage though.

I hope you get good news back from citizen services.

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

Assuming you wanted one, what would you have to do to get a Danish license? In Germany, it was completely dependent on if they had an agreement for reciprocity with the state you had a license from what you had to do. There were also different levels of agreement. I lucked out, Germany had a reciprocity agreement with Indiana that was total. I only had to pay 40 euros and surrender my Indiana license. No big deal because the next time I was back in Indiana, I just told the BMV I had *lost* it and they gave another. I never actually drove in Germany though because 1) I couldn't drive a manual at that time and 2) I wasn't really motivated to learn all the rules of the road. But I still have the license in my wallet because I like it and it is good forever. I guess now that I can drive a manual, I could drive. I would still need to read some book about signage though.

I hope you get good news back from citizen services.

Germany is nice and takes American licenses, but Denmark requires all the training including the icy road course as well as a test with a police officer in the car. It is also pretty expensive, I think at least 1500 usd. I'm not registered so I can't get a license or a bank account or my own cell phone or a million other things. I think I have the funds to prove self-sufficiency, but I'd rather just not rely on the whims of the person deciding it. After we filed the I-130, I turned down a job offer as a cleaning lady that would have let me register and get healthcare and all the magic things because I thought we'd be auto-expedited and done quickly with immigration. It is a weird limbo to be in - I am not illegal but I have practically no rights if I don't work or prove independent means.

We don't have a car in Denmark, so it isn't exactly pressing.

[Dr. Obvious 49]

Germany is nice and takes American licenses, but Denmark requires all the training including the icy road course as well as a test with a police officer in the car. It is also pretty expensive, I think at least 1500 usd. I'm not registered so I can't get a license or a bank account or my own cell phone or a million other things. I think I have the funds to prove self-sufficiency, but I'd rather just not rely on the whims of the person deciding it. After we filed the I-130, I turned down a job offer as a cleaning lady that would have let me register and get healthcare and all the magic things because I thought we'd be auto-expedited and done quickly with immigration. It is a weird limbo to be in - I am not illegal but I have practically no rights if I don't work or prove independent means.

We don't have a car in Denmark, so it isn't exactly pressing.

Germany is nice if it has an agreement with your state. If it doesn't, then you have to the driving school and pass the tests like any other German. Indiana itself did not recognize German licenses, despite the no sense that made, and my husband had to go through the whole process from the learner's permit up.

That's interesting that Denmark requires YOU to be self-sufficient. Like the US, Germany requires the petitioner to prove his/her ability to support the intended immigrant. There is nothing in particular the beneficiary has to provide. The Standesamt did ask for a letter from my grandmother saying she would be willing to send me money if needed, but it was just that, a letter with nothing to back it up and in no way comparable to an I-864.

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

That's interesting that Denmark requires YOU to be self-sufficient. Like the US, Germany requires the petitioner to prove his/her ability to support the intended immigrant. There is nothing in particular the beneficiary has to provide. The Standesamt did ask for a letter from my grandmother saying she would be willing to send me money if needed, but it was just that, a letter with nothing to back it up and in no way comparable to an I-864.

Well, that would be how it would work if we were doing a spouse visa, but I'm using my EU right to free movement to live here. The Dane doesn't qualify to sponsor me as his spouse.

[Dr. Obvious 49]

Well, that would be how it would work if we were doing a spouse visa, but I'm using my EU right to free movement to live here. The Dane doesn't qualify to sponsor me as his spouse.

That sucks. I can see why you want to leave like yesterday.

[Novembro 1,763]

I love assembling Ikea furniture!

I don't know how interesting the Netherlands will be in February, but I just need to get out.

I'm going to get a few bottles of wine and make a party out of it!

And please, take me with you.