problems to get my drivers license

[K1visaHopeful 2,814]

Just now, Eve81 said:

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?

By what I've read by researching CO for you, she can get a temporary DL that will expire on Day 90. If she wants to apply for that she can but like the majority of us, we cannot drive after day 90 and until EAD or GC is approved (whichever comes first).

[Crazy Cat 41,850]

1 minute ago, Eve81 said:

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?

I would say that it really depends on the state.  She might be able to get a temporary license in some states...I would not be optimistic about getting a regular driver's license before being able to present a valid EAD or I-551.

[Eve81 19]

Just now, Boiler said:

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

Yes, of course. But that also expires after 90 days... And she'll have to wait to get her EAD or GC too... They still need to get married, so she's not yet in that process.

[Boiler 45,499]

2 minutes ago, Eve81 said:

Yes, of course. But that also expires after 90 days... And she'll have to wait to get her EAD or GC too... They still need to get married, so she's not yet in that process.

Unless things have changed as a K1 in Colorado you would not have the documentation to apply for a DL in 90 days, you would not be able to show you were resident. And even if you could it would not going beyond the K1 90 days so there is no point.

[Eve81 19]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

Unless things have changed as a K1 in Colorado you would not have the documentation to apply for a DL in 90 days, you would not be able to show you were resident. And even if you could it would not going beyond the K1 90 days so there is no point.

I was asked to show: passport, Marriage license, SSN, I94, I797 and proof of adress after I did my written test. (I have the paper given by them here next to me) Then I could schedule my practical test. They all knew I was K1. No one ever said, it would only last until the end of my i94. Anyway... As a foreign DL counts for the first 90 days, there is no reason do to your Colorado DL if they will both expire anyway.

So I'll wait for my EAD and go and try again. And I'll tell my friend: don't bother.

[johnebertus 4]

Well, after two hours on hold, they told me I had contacted the wrong department. They then said they'd transfer me to the right one and hung up on me...gotta love the DMV.

[Eve81 19]

Just now, johnebertus said:

Well, after two hours on hold, they told me I had contacted the wrong department. They then said they'd transfer me to the right one and hung up on me...gotta love the DMV.

Why am I not surprised... Dealing in the government is everywhere the same hassle...  Sorry for you, though...