Getting drivers license?

[Dashinka 24,593]

31 minutes ago, Amadia said:

When I moved here, I took my passport and home country's driver's license to my local DMV. My driver's license was used as verification of existing driving history and not having to take the pre-license test as new drivers have to take. My I-551 stamp in my passport was sufficient evidence for me to start the process of getting my Florida driver's license.

 

My driver's license was issued same day after my driving test was completed and my conditional green card did not arrive until the end of that said month.

This is not always the case in every state.  For instance, in Michigan, having a foreign DL does not necessarily get someone out of the written test.

[Amadia 711]

11 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

This is not always the case in every state.  For instance, in Michigan, having a foreign DL does not necessarily get someone out of the written test.

Apologies if I was unclear....so please, let me clarify:

My home country passport and driver's license was used along with my newly issued SSN to apply for my Florida driver's license.

My home country driver's license was proof that I did not have to do the mandatory 4-hour drug and alcohol course that is a pre-license requirement for new drivers.

I did the written and practical driving test and my license was issued same day.

 

I am fully aware that each state handles DMV requirements differently. I only shared my experience with the OP.

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