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Crazy Cat
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This is one of the BIG limitations with a K-1......Sorry, but I think the DMV person is correct.

K1visaHopeful
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I wouldnt. I have a misdemeanor on my record for doing that. In most states foreign DLs are only valid if you have entered the US as a tourist and/or have lived in your state for less than 30 to 90 da

Georgia16
Georgia16

Most places you can't get DL without the Green Card or the EAD.    So try and go back when you have your EAD.

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We haven't got the drivers license yet, but according to the Colorado DMV website, they should be able to issue one with the statement "not valid for federal identification, voting or public benefit purposes". I'm currently on hold with the DMV now for the third time...nobody seems to be able to answer my questions about this. I'll post the answer I get once I get through.

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I wonder whether procuring a DL for illegals might hurt one's status later, such as difficulty in converting that license to one for a legal resident.  There might also be a USCIS aspect, but perhaps less of a chance of that.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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The website also says:

"For those able to demonstrate lawful presence:

Applications will be accepted at any state drivers license office. No appointment is necessary for a renewal, written test, application and review of written documents or instruction permit. However, you will need to make an appointment for a driving test."

 

I'm pretty sure that the I-797 you receive after you submit for AOS is proof of lawful presence. Now if we can just convince DMV of this...

I've been on hold with them for 53 minutes.

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Seems people in CA have not had issues converting, I do not know about CO. It does not seem to be an issue with those who have been here illegally and then get a GC.

 

11 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

I wonder whether procuring a DL for illegals might hurt one's status later, such as difficulty in converting that license to one for a legal resident.  There might also be a USCIS aspect, but perhaps less of a chance of that.

 

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Eve81   19

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2 minutes ago, johnebertus said:

The website also says:

"For those able to demonstrate lawful presence:

Applications will be accepted at any state drivers license office. No appointment is necessary for a renewal, written test, application and review of written documents or instruction permit. However, you will need to make an appointment for a driving test."

 

I'm pretty sure that the I-797 you receive after you submit for AOS is proof of lawful presence. Now if we can just convince DMV of this...

I've been on hold with them for 53 minutes.

It is proof, but my i-94 is expired... So that's their problem... I think their computer program doesn't want to take my case... Or something like that...

Maybe, if my man finds the time, we'll go to another DMV, Denver or so. Although that the Boulder office must get lots of foreigners in too. It's kinda full of expats here...

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I went to Boulder, now not recently, they just needed EAD.

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1 minute ago, johnebertus said:

The website also says:

"For those able to demonstrate lawful presence:

Applications will be accepted at any state drivers license office. No appointment is necessary for a renewal, written test, application and review of written documents or instruction permit. However, you will need to make an appointment for a driving test."

 

I'm pretty sure that the I-797 you receive after you submit for AOS is proof of lawful presence. Now if we can just convince DMV of this...

I've been on hold with them for 53 minutes.

 

Yes, I had the same thought as well. The problem is they reference the SAVE system as how they will prove lawful residence. 

 

I had a great time on the phone with the New Jersey version of the DMV. I told them I was getting different answers at different locations so the advice on my last phone call was to go to the location that had the answers that I liked. 🤪 Not that it was bad advice, just funny to hear that as a response from a DMV rep.

 

So even if you do not get a positive answer on the phone I recommend making appointments to go in and help. Also keep in mind, when I did on occasion get a good answer on the phone the people in the DMV location don't care about the phone call anyway. You would need to have a way to get the person on the phone to relay to the physical location you will go to!

 

  


 


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55 minutes ago, johnebertus said:

The website also says:

"For those able to demonstrate lawful presence:

Applications will be accepted at any state drivers license office. No appointment is necessary for a renewal, written test, application and review of written documents or instruction permit. However, you will need to make an appointment for a driving test."

 

I'm pretty sure that the I-797 you receive after you submit for AOS is proof of lawful presence. Now if we can just convince DMV of this...

I've been on hold with them for 53 minutes.

Here is the official Colorado lists.  I don't see I-797 on the lists.   I see I-551, unexpired I-94 and EAD.

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/DR2300.pdf

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/DR2300B.pdf

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2 minutes ago, missileman said:

Here is the official Colorado list.  I don't see I-797 on the lists.   I see unexpired I-94 and EAD.

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/DR2300.pdf

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/DR2300B.pdf

I agree. The I797 only proves they have authorized stay as per their pending I485. It doesnt change her status of being out of status.

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1 minute ago, K1visaHopeful said:

I agree. The I797 only proves they have authorized stay as per their pending I485. It doesnt change her status of being out of status.

That's what was told me to bring by several DMV personnel... Of course, then i still had some days left on my I-94...

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1 minute ago, johnebertus said:

And the license would expire the day your I-94 does...

Exactly. The OP is already out of status/I94 is already expired.

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So there is actually totally not reason to go for a DL before you get an EAD or GC? I have a friend that just arrived on her K1... If I can help her to avoid all this hassle and bs, it's not bad, no?

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Can your friend not use her home DL? Every State gives you some leeway as a new resident.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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