How do I provide proof of residence for her?

[dimchesrq 1]

Well now that my beloved Fiancee is finally here, I have to get moving on getting her established in this country. I haven't got her a SS number yet, but I'm planning to this week. I'm worried that I won't be able to provide proof of residence based on what I was reading for the DMV identity requirements needed. I was thinking of putting her on a credit card or something, but do finance institutions need SSN's with employment authorization? How have you guys done this? Did you have to wait until marriage and AOS was submitted until driving license was obtained?

[Lainie B 465]

Which state do you live in?

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

A lot of states require at least the EAD before issuing a drivers license or state ID. You would need to check the requirements for your state.

~ Moved from K-1 Process to Moving Here and Your New Life in America - topic about getting DL, not K-1 process ~

[dimchesrq 1]

well that makes no sense. What does driving have with employment authorization? In any case, we are in Florida

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

Okay, in FL she will need the EAD first. It is not about having work authorization. It is about having a government ID that shows she is legally able to reside in the US. Check what you need here for a non-immigrant, since she is not a permanent resident(immigrant) yet > http://www.gathergoget.com/

[dimchesrq 1]

I don't mean to be rude but at gathergoget.com, following the steps, doesn't say employment authorization is needed. The way I understand it, I can go to the DMV with her passport/k-1 visa, I-94 form, and residency proof using this method:

• Two proofs of residential address from applicant's parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom the applicant resides, along with (see next)
• A statement from a parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom the applicant resides, combined with two proofs of their residential address (see above)

and theoretically should be fine??

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

How much time is left on the I-94 before it expires? This is important because they will not issue one if it close to expiring and because the license would only be valid as long as the I-94 is.

This is the first thing listed > 'Valid employment authorization card issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security (Form I688B or I-766);'

Totally up to you. I was just passing on info, since you asked,

Go ahead and get it with the I-94 and 2 proofs of residence(if they let you and I would be surprised if they allowed it without an SSN), but you will have to return and pay for another one once the temporary one you get expires. If you get it with the EAD, it will be valid for a year, then when you get the green card, you can return and get one that is non-temporary.

See the notes on the side ? >

NOTES

All required and supporting documents MUST be original or certified.

Documents must be valid for more than 30 days from the date of issuance.

Non-U.S. citizens applying for an original driver license will be issued a 30-day, no photo, paper temporary permit and a receipt. Non-U.S. citizens applying for an identification card will be issued a receipt.

All records are transmitted to our database in Tallahassee, where the information will be examined and run against FDLE, FBI and US BCIS databases.

Upon identity and legal status verification, a driver license or identification card will be issued within 30 days from Tallahassee, mailed to the address on the driver record. The license or identification card will be issued for the period of time specified on the US BCIS document, up to a maximum of one year.

If a problem is detected, a denial of issuance letter will be mailed to the customer.

Edited April 2, 2014 by Jay-Kay

[dimchesrq 1]

Yup .. that seems right. I didnt think of the expiration date of the visa. So it would just be far easier to wait for Employment authorization. Thanks for your time i appreciate it.