SSN

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17 hours ago, Moknroll said:

I94

you should have got a copy when you entered the US, if you never received it you can get your copy here

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home

 

wait a couple weeks after entering the US, then go lodge your application at the nearest social security office. 

 

Then you you can go to DMV once you receive your card in the mail.

 

good luck : )

With the electronic i-94's it is no longer required to wait 2 weeks. It's recommended to go as soon as possible, perhaps after a day or two.

[Dima_April 9]

My now husband, arrived on a K1 in July; we waited two weeks and then I drove him to the nearest social security office and he filled out the paper work there.  You need a copy of your I-94 and passport.  It was very simple, although his name was to long to fit into the dialog box and they had to shorten it and then send a request to Department of Homeland Security (that delayed things just a tad).  As for the driver license, it varies by state.  Make sure you check with the county sheriffs office, local police and DMV, as they all have different opinions.  For example - our county sheriff, said my husband could not drive on an International license, the local police said it was fine, but he also needed to carry with him, his Russian drivers license as the International looked to much like a passport.  When I went to the DMV, they said that Michigan did not recognize Russia, as being a country that was legally allowed to drive in Michigan.  After another DMV worker questioned this, they looked things up and found out that Michigan, recognizes Russia.  I had my husband carry a copy of this paper from DMV with him, as well as his International, Russian license and a copy of our marriage certificate.  It made us feel secure to provide proof, should any accident happen. Make sure you are added to the insurance policy.
One thing to keep in mind, at least if living in Michigan - when you apply for a drivers license, you have to make sure you do so with your SSN card, proof of address and proof of insurance, as well as an UNEXPIRED VISA (if your state allows you to apply before the EAD is issued). We had everything, but by the time we got around to applying for a MI license, the visa had expired (his photo ID) and this caused a huge delay in obtaining a MI license.  The state workers would not let him apply until he had a valid photo ID - the EAD card!  Just our experience, I hope it helps someone else avoid delays.