Florida drivers license for K1?

[LarryHickman 181]

Hello VJ friends, I’m checking to when is the best time and way for my wife to get her Florida’s drivers license and I read a lot about doing before the I-94 expires and Florida requires 30 days still be left as valid if the 90 day window. 

Correct me if I wrong the Florida drivers license if issued after written and driving test is only valid for the time period of the unexpired I-94? 

 

My question is my wife doesnt have to get her drivers license now it would be great but we still can get her Florida’s drivers license after the expired I-94 correct?

 

I was thinking getting it when we get EAD or even green card I’m just concerned that she be able to get it and if I rush to get her drivers license now before the I-94 expires that even then a drivers licensed is expired when the I-94 expires.

 

https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/what-to-bring/non-immigrant/

WHAT TO BRING

Non-Immigrant

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Non-immigrants renewing, replacing or applying for a new driver license or ID card in person must submit the following documents before a REAL-ID compliant driver license or ID card can be issued. Please note that the name assigned to the Social Security Number (SSN) must match the name that will appear on the Florida driver license or ID card. Customers who have recently changed their name should update their records with the Social Security Administration before applying for a driver license or ID card.

1. Primary Identification

An original or certified copy of one of the following documents:

Valid employment authorization card issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) form I-688B or I-766;

Non-expired proof of non-immigrant classification provided by DHS form I-94 with required supporting attachment(s). If a customer is unsure of the required documentation, they should bring allUnited States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) documentation with them.
I-94s must be accompanied by a valid passport with a date of entry stamp. Certain classifications require additional documentation. Some examples are:

F-1 and M-1 classification must be accompanied by an I-20;

J-1 or J-2 designation must be accompanied by a DS2019;

Refugee, asylee and parolee classifications must be accompanied by additional documentation;

I-571 travel document/refugee travel permit;

I-512 parole letter accepted; or

Immigration judge’s order granting asylum or cancellation of removal.

NOTES

Documents must be valid for more than 30 days from the date of issuance.

Non-U.S. citizens applying for an original driver license will be issued a 60-day temporary paper permit without a photo and a receipt. Non-U.S. citizens applying for an ID card will be issued a receipt. Upon identity and legal status verification, a driver license or ID card will be issued within 60 days and mailed to the address on the driver record. The driver license or ID card will be issued for the period of time specified on the USCIS document, up to a maximum of four years.

If lawful status or identification is not verified, a denial of issuance letter will be mailed to the customer.

2. Proof of Social Security

An original of one of the following documents with complete name and SSN:

Social Security card (with customer’s current name);

W-2 form (not handwritten);

Pay check/stub;

SSA-1099; or

Any 1099 (not handwritten).

For customers without an SSN, please click here.

3. Proofs of Residential Address

Customers may not use their current driver license or ID card as proof of residential address. Customers must submit TWO different documents with their residential address (printouts or faxes of these documents are acceptable). Residential address documents include, but are not limited to: 

Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement;

Florida voter registration card;

Florida vehicle registration or title (print a duplicate registration at www.GoRenew.com);

Utility bill;

A utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application;

Automobile payment booklet;

Selective service card;

Medical or health card with address listed;

Current homeowner insurance policy or bill;

Current automobile insurance policy or bill;

Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year;

Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.;

W-2 form or 1099 form;

Form DS2019, certificate of eligibility for exchange visitor (J-1) status;

A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider or a half-way house verifying they receive mail for the customer. The letter must be accompanied by a Certification of Address form;

Mail from financial institutions including checking, savings or investment account statements;

Mail from federal, state, county or city government agencies; or

FDLE registration form completed by local sheriff department.

Customers who do not have the above documents in their name may provide two proofs of residential address from a parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom they reside and a Certification of Address form.

Customers who have legally changed their name by marriage, divorce or court order must have their name changed on their USCIS documents.

Non-immigrants in the country without a work visa are not required to obtain a letter from the Social Security Administration stating that they were never issued an SSN (also known as an SSA refusal letter).

Edited April 21, 2019 by LarryHickman

[Crazy Cat 41,836]

 

32 minutes ago, LarryHickman said:

Correct me if I wrong the Florida drivers license if issued after written and driving test is only valid for the time period of the unexpired I-94? 

That is my understanding also.

After that, she will need her EAD and SS card......

 

 

 

 

[LarryHickman 181]

15 minutes ago, missileman said:

 

That is my understanding also.

After that, she will need her EAD and SS card......

 

 

 

 

Thanks Missian, she has her SS# and yesterday we mailed off 864, 485, 131 and 765 so it will be a few months or longer before she has her EAD. 

 

she needs three items items to bring and of various combinations of the three;

 

we will have the following for Florida per their requirements:

1. SS card

2. EAD card

3. Her medical card from my job.

 

what kills me is I see a lot of people needing to add their K1 spouse to utility bills....my bills are just fine and a big hassle to add my wife.

Edited April 21, 2019 by LarryHickman

[Becci391 339]

11 minutes ago, LarryHickman said:

Thanks Missian, she has her SS# and yesterday we mailed off 864, 485, 131 and 765 so it will be a few months or longer before she has her EAD. 

 

she needs three items items to bring and of various combinations of the three;

 

we will have the following for Florida per their requirements:

1. SS card

2. EAD card

3. Her medical card from my job.

 

what kills me is I see a lot of people needing to add their K1 spouse to utility bills....my bills are just fine and a big hassle to add my wife.

Well you want to add her sooner or later because adding her to your utility bills even if she's only an authorized user shows co-mingling finances.

There are actually a few things you have to add her to.

That will be needed for her Removal of Conditions in a few years. 

Edited April 21, 2019 by Becci391

[Georgia16 2,858]

13 minutes ago, LarryHickman said:

Thanks Missian, she has her SS# and yesterday we mailed off 864, 485, 131 and 765 so it will be a few months or longer before she has her EAD. 

 

she needs three items items to bring and of various combinations of the three;

 

we will have the following for Florida per their requirements:

1. SS card

2. EAD card

3. Her medical card from my job.

 

what kills me is I see a lot of people needing to add their K1 spouse to utility bills....my bills are just fine and a big hassle to add my wife.

I don't agree that she has to be added to your bills. For ROC you can have some bills in your name and some in her name showing the same address it does not have to be everything in both names. You do want to have a joint account and other financial stuff comingled.

[Loren Y 2,755]

What I did and recommend is to get her just a State ID card. It will probably be limited term, and expire at the end of the I-94, but it will get her into the DMV system. If you had her on your utility bills and things you could actually get her a real ID compliant  State ID ( What I did), and even though you can't renew it until you receive EAD etc. it comes in handy when needing to prove residency and things like that. Even though it expired a lot of places really don't look that close, and my wife has been using hers on and off since it did expire with no issues. Keeps her from having to carry around her passport all the time( At lot harder to replace than an ID card), and she has had police ask her for Identification and even with it being expired it seemed to satisfy the local law enforcement. The cost is usually minimal such as 10-15 dollars, and when you go to get her drivers license it will make the process easier because everything is there in the computer.

[LarryHickman 181]

10 minutes ago, Becci391 said:

Well you want to add her sooner or later because adding her to your utility bills even if she's only an authorized user shows co-mingling finances.

There are actually a few things you have to add her to.

That will be needed for her Removal of Conditions in a few years. 

Thanks I’m going to figure out what’s the easiest.  

[LarryHickman 181]

6 minutes ago, Georgia16 said:

I don't agree that she has to be added to your bills. For ROC you can have some bills in your name and some in her name showing the same address it does not have to be everything in both names. You do want to have a joint account and other financial stuff comingled.

OMG this is true just a pain in the A@@

[Crazy Cat 41,836]

1 minute ago, LarryHickman said:

OMG this is true just a pain in the A@@

It's never too early to start planning for Removal of Conditions.....believe me......

[LarryHickman 181]

4 minutes ago, Loren Y said:

What I did and recommend is to get her just a State ID card. It will probably be limited term, and expire at the end of the I-94, but it will get her into the DMV system. If you had her on your utility bills and things you could actually get her a real ID compliant  State ID ( What I did), and even though you can't renew it until you receive EAD etc. it comes in handy when needing to prove residency and things like that. Even though it expired a lot of places really don't look that close, and my wife has been using hers on and off since it did expire with no issues. Keeps her from having to carry around her passport all the time( At lot harder to replace than an ID card), and she has had police ask her for Identification and even with it being expired it seemed to satisfy the local law enforcement. The cost is usually minimal such as 10-15 dollars, and when you go to get her drivers license it will make the process easier because everything is there in the computer.

This is very true and what I’m thinking.

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6 hours ago, Georgia16 said:

I don't agree that she has to be added to your bills. For ROC you can have some bills in your name and some in her name showing the same address it does not have to be everything in both names. You do want to have a joint account and other financial stuff comingled.

We had and still have the joint account. I've never been added to bills or the house to this date. If you don't have them you just need to explore other options to show things. 

[purem4g1c 113]

I'd like to know answer to this too, does I-94 expired matter at all when getting drivers license?

[LarryHickman 181]

39 minutes ago, purem4g1c said:

I'd like to know answer to this too, does I-94 expired matter at all when getting drivers license?

Apparently the only good the I-94 does is if you want to start driving within the 90 window but your drivers license expires in Florida when the I-94 expires. If this is what you want to do in Florida the state says 30 day have to be remaining on the I-94 but just know when the I-94 expires so does your drivers license.

[purem4g1c 113]

3 minutes ago, LarryHickman said:

Apparently the only good the I-94 does is if you want to start driving within the 90 window but your drivers license expires in Florida when the I-94 expires. If this is what you want to do in Florida the state says 30 day have to be remaining on the I-94 but just know when the I-94 expires so does your drivers license.

Ah ok, though I was under the impression that you were not able to drive within 90 days because you can't get vehicle insurance until you get your EAD?

[LarryHickman 181]

15 minutes ago, purem4g1c said:

Ah ok, though I was under the impression that you were not able to drive within 90 days because you can't get vehicle insurance until you get your EAD?

No, you can get a temporary Florida drivers license without EAD with the I-94 unexpired and 30 days left remaining, you will have to have an insured vehicle in Florida to take the drivers exam. Florida is the only state I have ever heard of where you can actually rent a car that’s insured specifically for taking the drivers test.