Drives License with a K-3 visa

[lucy1979 0]

Can I get a drives lincense with my k-3 visa? Do I have to wait for my Work Authorization?

[Leney 0]

Dunno if it varies from state to state, but as far as I know, you need a Social Security number to get a drivers license, so I'm not sure but I'd think as soon as you get your social security number you'd be able to apply for your permit.

[Mononoke28 135]

This is true, each state is different. Call your local DMV office to find out, some states are more lenient than others but you will definitely need a SS#.

[MaryandMian 1]

http://www.dmv.org/ Here is a link you can use to find information for your particular state. Make sure if and when you call them to ask if you have to go to a certain field office? Here in Alabama you can only apply at three offices in the whole state and they have specific schedules and hours of operation.

Good luck.

Mary

[simple_male 1]

Mary is right. Good answer.

http://www.dmv.org/ Here is a link you can use to find information for your particular state. Make sure if and when you call them to ask if you have to go to a certain field office? Here in Alabama you can only apply at three offices in the whole state and they have specific schedules and hours of operation.

Good luck.

Mary

[lucy1979 0]

I found this in the internet about DL and ID...

http://www.ncsl.org/standcomm/sctran/realidsummary05.htm

Immigration Requirements

Verification of U.S. Citizenship and Lawful Status

§202©(2)(A)

Before issuing a DL/ID, a state shall require and verify valid documentary evidence that the person: (i) is a U.S. citizen, (ii) is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent or temporary residence, (iii) has a conditional permanent resident status, (iv) ) is a refugee or has been granted asylum, (v) has a valid, unexpired nonimmigrant visa or nonimmigrant visa status, (vi) has a pending application for asylum, (vii) has a pending or approved application for temporary protected status, (viii) has approved deferred status, or (ix) has a pending application for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or conditional permanent resident status.

Temporary DL/ID

§202©(2)©

A state only may issue a temporary license to persons who presents documentary evidence for the categories (v) through (ix) under the evidence of lawful status section above. A temporary DL/ID:

* Shall be valid only for the period of the applicant’s authorized stay in the U.S. or one (1) year if there is no definite end to the period of stay

* Shall indicate clearly that it is temporary and shall state the date on which it expires

* May be renewed only upon presentation of valid documentary evidence that the status by which the applicant qualified for the temporary DL/ID has been extended by DHS

So, I think maybe I can get a DL (a temporary one)... I'm going to the DMV get this information today. I know each state has diferent rules and Connecticut is really "difficult" with immigrants, but...