KY drivers

[e&z 7]

Don't believe me then but here is the link. As I stated I said it's a grey area if you are considered a permanent resident or not.

http://transportation.ky.gov/Driver-Licensing/Pages/Driver-License-ID-Card-General-Information.aspx

You will find the quote under the Out-of-State Drivers Transferring to Kentucky heading 3/4 of the way down the page.

That is specific to US Citizens and permanent residents who are moving within America and who already have a licence.

As I have said previously that same website links you to a specific section for Non US citizens/Non permanent residents who have never held any US driver's licence from any state previously-i.e applying for a new licence.

[Boiler 45,519]

• All non U.S. citizens must also provide proof of residency in Kentucky. Kentucky law defines "residency" as a person who has established Kentucky as his or her state of domicile. Proof of residency shall include, but not be limited to, a deed or property tax bill, utility agreement or utility bill or housing agreement.

It is all there, badly laid out and confusing as it maybe.

[nikooo 0]

Hi,

I have question could you please tell me how can leave message in this web side?

I have question but I do not know how can I leave the message

Thank you very much for your help

[kevz900 5]

OK fair enough I can see where you're coming from. I guess it all boils down to whether you think you are a permanent resident of the US or on a work visa or visiting or anything else. My understanding was that as soon as you immigrated you were a permanent resident. My bad.

[Boiler 45,519]

No

Forget immigration.

KY are interested if you are domiciled in KY.

[e&z 7]

Yes, when I decide to apply as a Non- US Citizen and non permanent resident I shall have to prove my residency in KY. That is simply part of the process of applying for a Kentucky drivers licence, not a requirement for driving in Kentucky.

The way I understand it is as follows:

* The UK is part of the geneva compact.

* As it clearly states on the website and as I was told this morning : non us residents from geneva compact countries can drive on home licence for a year after entry.

*I can, if I want to apply for a US drivers licence as a non- US citizen/permanent resident.

*I can apply as a permeant resident once my green card has been approved.

The above are all true and independent from one another.

Edited April 28, 2015 by e&z

[e&z 7]

I will therefore drive on my UK licence until either:

*I get permanent residency (my green card) and then apply as a permeant resident

OR

*it is getting to the end of my year allowance and I have not yet been approved for my green card. I will then apply for a US drivers licence as a Non US Citizen/non permanent resident.

I have done a bit of googling and have found testimonies specific to KY on a British expat forum who have done the above with no issue. Some even bypassed having to take the practical test by waiting for their green card to come in, as permanent residents in KY (from geneva compact countries) only have to take the written and visual test.

Edited April 28, 2015 by e&z

[JCV 5]

Getting your licence is so easy and will probably take a couple days. i already have mine for Texas, I did the online quiz which took about 3 days, and booked my driving test the day before, took 7 minutes and got the licence, and it cost something like $40 in total from what i remember. Nothing like in England!

Edited April 28, 2015 by JCV

[Boiler 45,519]

Yes, when I decide to apply as a Non- US Citizen and non permanent resident I shall have to prove my residency in KY. That is simply part of the process of applying for a Kentucky drivers licence, not a requirement for driving in Kentucky.

The way I understand it is as follows:

* The UK is part of the geneva compact.

* As it clearly states on the website and as I was told this morning : non us residents from geneva compact countries can drive on home licence for a year after entry.

*I can, if I want to apply for a US drivers licence as a non- US citizen/permanent resident.

*I can apply as a permanent resident once my green card has been approved.

The above are all true and independent from one another.

Visitors, can KY residents can not.

[TBoneTX 45,293]

Unrelated posts split from this thread and moved to the "Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America" forum, with this thread title: "Status of Mother & Sisters' Cases? [split topic]."

[nikooo 0]

Thank you TBone TX.

But I do not know how can go there , could you please tell me

[TBoneTX 45,293]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/546704-status-of-mother-sisters-cases-split-topic/

[Lynn n Sam 57]

If anyone's interested in the Pennsylvania driving law on this particular subject, I thought I'd share:

Can I drive in Pennsylvania with my Foreign Driver's License?

Individuals who possess a valid foreign driver's license from their country are authorized to drive in Pennsylvania for up to one year from their date of entry into the United States, or upon expiration of their foreign license, whichever comes first. International driving permits are strongly recommended, but not required.

[e&z 7]

Visitors, can KY residents can not.

Again, not true.

I heard it from the officers at the DMV this morning.

It states clearly on their website that ALL non-us citizens can drive for a year

AND

I attach the following

ETA: sorry its small but if you click on it, it solves the matter completely. Explicitly states that new residents to Kentucky are able to apply for a drivers permit or use their old home licence for a year. From DMV.com

Sorry if i've come across as short but I found conflicting info when I was researching which confused me and stopped me from driving a lot earlier than I should have been. I wanted to clear the matter up for any future new KY residents goggling the matter

Edited April 28, 2015 by e&z

[KYUK 7]

I am also a resident of KY, just wanted to confirm what e&z posted. When we were preparing for my fiancé to enter the US I contacted the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, to verify the details for him driving legally.

I received the response below:

"Someone that has entered the country on a K1 visa can apply for a KY license with the following documents:

1. Visa, Passport and I-94

2. Social Security Card

3. Original or certified copy of marriage certificate (name must match petitioner on visa if present)

4. If the I-94 is expired must have either Notice of Action from immigration showing applied for Permanent Resident Card or form G-711 with I-485 circled.

5. Proof of address within last 60 days in their name.

Your fiancé can drive on the UK license for up to one-year while he is waiting to get everything that is required."