State ID / Drivers Licence K1 (UK - US

[KMG15 0]

Hi

I've just been denied applying for a state ID (My husbands bank will not let me have an account without a state issued ID)

They say I'd have needed at least 6 months left on my form I-94 or my physical Green card which I don't have as we're in the process of filing AOS.

I've seen on here that some people are given state ID or drivers licenses but they will expire when the I-94 expires.

Pretty confused so Amy help will be appreciated. We're in Louisiana.

Thanks

[Pitaya 2,577]

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[Dashinka 24,736]

All states ar different and after a review of the Louisana OMV site, it appears they require a GC for immigrants. Of course, I could be reading it wrong. Michigan is different I that they allow a DL with a valid I94 and SSN along with state residency proof, but the DL is only valid for the period of the I94.

Good Luck!

http://dpsweb.dps.louisiana.gov/omv1.nsf/58c968bd569b099986256cdc000806eb/037c1c72e5cbc226862564ae006ccdd2?OpenDocument

Edited January 27, 2016 by Bill & Katya

[Amhara 460]

I was reading this page (http://dpsweb.dps.louisiana.gov/omv1.nsf/58c968bd569b099986256cdc000806eb/b5f27a9c7f2a864186256b6f004a2e8f?OpenDocument) and it says,

"Application for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident is made on the I-485 form.

Applicants in the pending stage must show a receipt of application to the Department of Homeland Security. The receipt contains the applicant's name and the fees paid. The applicant may have an employment authorization document during the pending process.

Once approved for permanent residency, the passport will have a Department of Homeland Security stamp, "Processing for I-551." This stamp is proof of legal presence. The employment authorization document is picked up once this stamp is placed in the passport. Issuance of a permanent resident card may take up to 18 months."

I don't know if this means they will let you use the NOA (I797C) from the AOS to get a license or they will make you wait for EAD. It does seem that LA doesn't want to issue a license to anyone with a visa that allows less than 180 days entry.

[KMG15 0]

I was reading this page (http://dpsweb.dps.louisiana.gov/omv1.nsf/58c968bd569b099986256cdc000806eb/b5f27a9c7f2a864186256b6f004a2e8f?OpenDocument) and it says,

"Application for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident is made on the I-485 form.

Applicants in the pending stage must show a receipt of application to the Department of Homeland Security. The receipt contains the applicant's name and the fees paid. The applicant may have an employment authorization document during the pending process.

Once approved for permanent residency, the passport will have a Department of Homeland Security stamp, "Processing for I-551." This stamp is proof of legal presence. The employment authorization document is picked up once this stamp is placed in the passport. Issuance of a permanent resident card may take up to 18 months."

I don't know if this means they will let you use the NOA (I797C) from the AOS to get a license or they will make you wait for EAD. It does seem that LA doesn't want to issue a license to anyone with a visa that allows less than 180 days entry.

[LEL 20]

I was looking into getting an ID card but I can't until I have the greencard, that is maybe also because I don't have a license from Europe so my only form of ID is a passport. I was however able to open an account with Iberia Bank.

http://www.dmv.org/la-louisiana/id-cards.php

[KMG15 0]

LA is governed by Napoleonic law so it differs to most other states, I can't get put on to my husband's bank account without a state ID which is really annoying as we want to have important accounts in joint names.

I have read that a GC can take a long time to come through so even if my employment auth comes through I will need to rely on walking or public transport (which is rubbish here!) as my husband travels the world for his job and can't always be there to drive me around!

Guess its just another waiting game!

Thanks everyone ?

Edited January 27, 2016 by KMG15

[perfect 39]

So I'm answering this question from the banking perspective.

You do NOT need state ID to open a bank account.

This falls under the rules of the Patiot Act - know your Customer rules.

This is what you need:

I am not a U.S. Citizen. What can I use to open an account?

For non-U.S. citizens who do not have a SSN, one of the following numbers can be used:

• Passport number and country of issuance.
• Alien identification card number.
• Number and country of issuance of any other government-issued document bearing a photograph.

I applied for a SSN but don’t have it yet. Do I have to wait to open an account?

As long as you have applied, the CIP Rule allows banks and other financial institutions to open an account. You will have to provide proof of your application. Pending applications are acceptable for both individuals and businesses.

https://www.privacyrights.org/customer-identification-programs-financial-transactions#4

talk to the Bank Manager and explain you know what is required under this Act and that what they are asking for is not it!

Edited January 27, 2016 by perfect

[KMG15 0]

So I'm answering this question from the banking perspective.

You do NOT need state ID to open a bank account.

This falls under the rules of the Patiot Act - know your Customer rules.

This is what you need:

I am not a U.S. Citizen. What can I use to open an account?

For non-U.S. citizens who do not have a SSN, one of the following numbers can be used:

• Passport number and country of issuance.
• Alien identification card number.
• Number and country of issuance of any other government-issued document bearing a photograph.

I applied for a SSN but dont have it yet. Do I have to wait to open an account?

As long as you have applied, the CIP Rule allows banks and other financial institutions to open an account. You will have to provide proof of your application. Pending applications are acceptable for both individuals and businesses.

https://www.privacyrights.org/customer-identification-programs-financial-transactions#4

talk to the Bank Manager and explain you know what is required under this Act and that what they are asking for is not it!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

LA is governed by Napoleonic law so it differs to most other states, I can't get put on to my husband's bank account without a state ID which is really annoying as we want to have important accounts in joint names.

I have read that a GC can take a long time to come through so even if my employment auth comes through I will need to rely on walking or public transport (which is rubbish here!) as my husband travels the world for his job and can't always be there to drive me around!

Guess its just another waiting game!

Thanks everyone ?

It says you are in Texas. Right? You can get a DL or ID with your EAD card if you applied for work authorization with your AOS. You will need a SSN as well. K1s are eligible for SSN up until 2 weeks before the I-94 expires. If you missed that window, your next chance for a SSN is with the EAD card.

Banks vary. Many K1s in TX get on an account without a DL. Talk to somebody higher up or try another bank. Having your SSN would be most helpful. Could you fill out your timeline? It allows people answering you question to know when you arrived and for instance if you are past eligibility for a SSN. Also lets us know if you applied for EAD.

Edited January 27, 2016 by Nich-Nick

[KMG15 0]

Thanks

I already have an SSN but the bank manager was clear that she requires a photographic ID issued in LA to be put onto my husbands account.

Although they issued me with a bank card for his account they can't add me to the account officially or open my own.

It says you are in Texas. Right? You can get a DL or ID with your EAD card if you applied for work authorization with your AOS. You will need a SSN as well. K1s are eligible for SSN up until 2 weeks before the I-94 expires. If you missed that window, your next chance for a SSN is with the EAD card.

Banks vary. Many K1s in TX get on an account without a DL. Talk to somebody higher up or try another bank. Having your SSN would be most helpful. Could you fill out your timeline? It allows people answering you question to know when you arrived and for instance if you are past eligibility for a SSN.

I'm in Louisiana, I'm trying to fill in the timeline as we speak and my service center was Texas.

Thanks

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Thanks

I already have an SSN but the bank manager was clear that she requires a photographic ID issued in LA to be put onto my husbands account.

Although they issued me with a bank card for his account they can't add me to the account officially or open my own.

I'm in Louisiana, I'm trying to fill in the timeline as we speak and my service center was Texas.

Thanks

Sorry, I looked at San Antonio as your local office and thought you were in TX. I see now it says Metarie for city.

[perfect 39]

I don't know which bank you have - may have missed that - what they are telling you is wrong! Period!~

I used to work with the Know Your Customer requirements for a bank!

http://www.keytlaw.com/usrealestatelaw/open-us-bank-account/ - you don't need every single one of these - just whichever you do have - A foreign passport showing your K1 visa is sufficient is sufficient along with SSN. If you have any bills showing your name take those too.

Ask for the manager and explain you know the requirements, or go to a different branch and see if some other dumb dumbs are not so dumb dumb.

[Amadia 711]

Hi

I've just been denied applying for a state ID (My husbands bank will not let me have an account without a state issued ID)

They say I'd have needed at least 6 months left on my form I-94 or my physical Green card which I don't have as we're in the process of filing AOS.

I've seen on here that some people are given state ID or drivers licenses but they will expire when the I-94 expires.

Pretty confused so Amy help will be appreciated. We're in Louisiana.

Thanks

That is ridiculous. I am also in the CR1 filing process but I travel to Florida to visit my husband ever so often using my tourist visa. I visited just for Christmas 2015 and was able to open a bank account with Wells Fargo...all I needed was a US$300 deposit, my passport and my valid credit card from my country....that's it! I did not even need a SSN

I was able to open my online banking for Wells Fargo when I received my debit card in the mail at my husband's address by using the debit card # in the place of the SSN.

Try this route and good luck!

[Amhara 460]

My husband and I are in Texas and we were able to get him a limited term TX DL (until his I-94 expires) and we didn't need his SSN. You submit an affidavit saying you tried to get an SSN and were not allowed to (if that's the case). We were able to add him to my bank account by using the DL and his passport without the SSN.

I know this doesn't help you, KMG, but I wanted to clarify information. Thankfully the EAD comes in about 90 days. It's just a long 90 days!