Green Card issue(getting State ID/Driver's License specifically)

[heizel anne 3]

Hey guys I just want to ask something about getting an state ID or Driver's License. Here it goes, I sent my aos last may then first week of June I receive my priority date (NOA1), so it is now on process then mid august I got my EAD (working permit card), so I thought it is ok now and i thought it can be my ID while my green card is still on process. Its already 5 months since I haven't heard anything about my pending GC, last Sept. I think first week I receive a letter from uscis a notice of possible waiver for interview, It said there that I might not have an interview but If further information or if they needed me to have that interview they will notify me. And GC will be send to me 6 months after I received that letter so If I am not mistaken with the calculation for it, they will release my GC by March, Is this even possible? Next question is how can I not get an ID, last friday oct. 18 we went to DMV to get some ID, but when they swipe my EAD, its invalid, then they told me to call uscis if I want to but they will send them a letter about that incident. Another question, how come a friend of mine in california didn't undergo the same thing, we have the same gc status, she applied for driver's license using EAD as an ID, then they released her an ID, its just the validity is the same with her EAD, and told her to comeback when she got her GC, maybe for updating the validation.

[Dave&Roza 748]

Each state has different and very specific rules for obtaining a state issued ID or DL. What state do you live in? You need to go to your state's DMV website and see what types of documention they require before they will issue you a DL or state ID. Some states require the GC. Others will do it with the EAD. And there maybe some that will issue you a DL with the I-94, visa and NOA1 for the GC. You ned to check with your state.

Dave

[heizel anne 3]

Each state has different and very specific rules for obtaining a state issued ID or DL. What state do you live in? You need to go to your state's DMV website and see what types of documention they require before they will issue you a DL or state ID. Some states require the GC. Others will do it with the EAD. And there maybe some that will issue you a DL with the I-94, visa and NOA1 for the GC. You ned to check with your state.

Dave

oh. alright, well my state is delaware, my husband told me that this is the first state so they are very strict with regards to that, anyway I already have an appointment at uscis regarding this situation because I am applying for a job, and this hospital I am applying to they are looking for state ID or DL, which I cant present any of them cause I dont have it. My thing is what am I goin to do with that. Had EAD, had ss number, had license to practice a job but can't have the job cause dont have state ID/ DL, how about that? It feels like though I did everything for the career but I can't used it cause i have to wait for my GC. It makes no sense for me, so EAD is nothing?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

oh. alright, well my state is delaware, my husband told me that this is the first state so they are very strict with regards to that, anyway I already have an appointment at uscis regarding this situation because I am applying for a job, and this hospital I am applying to they are looking for state ID or DL, which I cant present any of them cause I dont have it. My thing is what am I goin to do with that. Had EAD, had ss number, had license to practice a job but can't have the job cause dont have state ID/ DL, how about that? It feels like though I did everything for the career but I can't used it cause i have to wait for my GC. It makes no sense for me, so EAD is nothing?

No job requires a state ID or a DL. If they are asking for that they are breaking the law.

To get a job you need to satisfy the I-9 form. Look over it. You will qualify with your SSN and EAD. No employer can make you show a state ID or anything else. It is your choice what you show, as long as you show a combination that qualifies.

[newacct 688]

oh. alright, well my state is delaware,

EAD is an acceptable document for Delaware driver's license:

http://www.dmv.de.gov/services/driver_services/drivers_license/dr_lic_doc_table.shtml

I don't know about swiping it or why it wouldn't work. Maybe the card is faulty? You could try again at another office.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Seems like they were saying something is wrong with your EAD, not that the EAD cannot be used for a license or ID. You should contact the USCIS about what happened and make sure your EAD is in fact valid or not.