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ftalm   0

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I'm not quite sure if this is the right place to post about this ... but anyway, my husband and I are in the process of AOS from VWP and as of now I've been in the US for a little over 3 months, driving our car with my European drivers license.

I remember a while back reading somewhere that your foreign license is only valid to drive in the US for a period no longer than 3 months, but I can't seem to find this information anymore..

I was wondering if anyone knows if this holds true, or if it's okay for me to keep driving our car with my European drivers license (Portugal), until the AOS process is completed and I can apply for a local drivers license - we're in Oregon, btw.

Thank you!

AOS from VWP

08/29/2013 - AOS Package Sent (I-130 and I-485)

09/02/2013 - AOS Package delivered, according to USPS tracking

09/08/2013 - USCIS Acceptance Confirmation E-mail

09/09/2013 - USPS Return Receipt received - Signed by USCIS Chicago Lockbox

09/09/2013 - Both I-130 and I-485 checks cashed

09/11/2013 - NOAs (I-797C) received in the mail

09/16/2013 - Biometrics Appointment Notice received in the mail (10/02/2013)

10/02/2013 - Biometrics Done

10/09/2013 - Status Change: Testing and Interview

10/31/2013 - Status Update: Interview Notice Sent for Interview on 12/05/2013

11/01/2013 - Interview Notice received in the mail: Interview on 12/05/2013

12/05/2013 - Interview @ Portland Office - Approved on the spot!

12/05/2013 - Card production notice

12/10/2013 - USPS tracking number available. Card to be delivered by Dec 13.

12/14/2013 - Green Card and Welcome Letter received

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Pitaya Grand Master

Pitaya   2,577

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Driver's licences and the like are controlled by the states, and as such, rules and regulations vary from state to state. You should review the OR DMV site for more information:

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/driverid/index.aspx

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

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ftalm Apprentice

ftalm   0

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I've looked at their website ... they don't seem to have any information on the subject.

AOS from VWP

08/29/2013 - AOS Package Sent (I-130 and I-485)

09/02/2013 - AOS Package delivered, according to USPS tracking

09/08/2013 - USCIS Acceptance Confirmation E-mail

09/09/2013 - USPS Return Receipt received - Signed by USCIS Chicago Lockbox

09/09/2013 - Both I-130 and I-485 checks cashed

09/11/2013 - NOAs (I-797C) received in the mail

09/16/2013 - Biometrics Appointment Notice received in the mail (10/02/2013)

10/02/2013 - Biometrics Done

10/09/2013 - Status Change: Testing and Interview

10/31/2013 - Status Update: Interview Notice Sent for Interview on 12/05/2013

11/01/2013 - Interview Notice received in the mail: Interview on 12/05/2013

12/05/2013 - Interview @ Portland Office - Approved on the spot!

12/05/2013 - Card production notice

12/10/2013 - USPS tracking number available. Card to be delivered by Dec 13.

12/14/2013 - Green Card and Welcome Letter received

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Morningmist   76

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Go to the dmv offices and ask. Or call them. My brother had an Indian license. He wasn't allowed to use it to drive in MA or NY but CA he was allowed to drive using his Indian license. While in NC some of my friends were allowed to drive up to 12 months using an International driver's license and not at all using their Indian ones. I think it depends on individual states and the country you are from and the type of license you have.

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ftalm Apprentice

ftalm   0

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Thanks for the reply ... I guess I'm just gonna have to call them.

AOS from VWP

08/29/2013 - AOS Package Sent (I-130 and I-485)

09/02/2013 - AOS Package delivered, according to USPS tracking

09/08/2013 - USCIS Acceptance Confirmation E-mail

09/09/2013 - USPS Return Receipt received - Signed by USCIS Chicago Lockbox

09/09/2013 - Both I-130 and I-485 checks cashed

09/11/2013 - NOAs (I-797C) received in the mail

09/16/2013 - Biometrics Appointment Notice received in the mail (10/02/2013)

10/02/2013 - Biometrics Done

10/09/2013 - Status Change: Testing and Interview

10/31/2013 - Status Update: Interview Notice Sent for Interview on 12/05/2013

11/01/2013 - Interview Notice received in the mail: Interview on 12/05/2013

12/05/2013 - Interview @ Portland Office - Approved on the spot!

12/05/2013 - Card production notice

12/10/2013 - USPS tracking number available. Card to be delivered by Dec 13.

12/14/2013 - Green Card and Welcome Letter received

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NikLR Grand Master

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To get a driver's license in Oregon:

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/pages/driverid/licenseget.aspx

You will need at least your EAD and an SSN.

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/pages/driverid/idproof.aspx#legal_presence

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