Expired I-94, Florida Driver License

[PalmTrees 34]

Hello. I've looked around on the site and have read so many things my head hurts. I wish to apply for a driver's license next month and have a few questions.

I filed my AOS paperwork late June, just waiting on the NOA hardcopies in the mail.

My I-94 expired July 8th.

I already have a SSN, and will be getting it changed into my married name this month.

If I bring my SSN, NOA hardcopies, passport and proof of address will I be able to get a Florida driver license? From reading online it seems to request a non-expired I-94. :s

A friend of mine who is adjusting via VWP said he went into the DMV with all those things I listed and was given a full license valid for 8 years with no practical test? Just a theory test. Now, he can lie about things so I was wondering if this is true? He lives about two hours from me so I wouldn't be able to go to that DMV anyway if he is indeed correct (which I doubt it).

I would really like to have my drivers license and car for a couple of weeks prior to working so I can get used to driving around. I'm assuming I can't lease a car using either my British license or my International Driving Permit?

Any help is appreciated!

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Read page 13 - 17

http://www.flhsmv.gov/handbooks/EnglishDriverHandbook.pdf

[PalmTrees 34]

Read page 13 - 17

http://www.flhsmv.gov/handbooks/EnglishDriverHandbook.pdf

Thank you for the link

OK so where I trip up is the Step One: Primary Identification. As the I-94 has expired then it looks like I will have to wait until I receive my EAD card to apply for the driver's license. Boooo.

At least I can have everything else ready so that as soon as my EAD comes through I can go down to the DMV.

For now I can drive using my International Driver's Permit + British License should I choose to rent a car at any time or be added to my husband's insurance (if they accept foreign licenses).

Thanks for the link, it was heavy reading but useful.

Edited July 11, 2014 by PalmTrees

[rjm_cmyk 75]

Bears out my experience in California - no DL unless you have a immigration document with more than 60 days left on it.