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California Driving License During AOS

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InRainbows14   17

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Hi, this is probably the millionth thread on this topic, but I can't seem to find a real answer.

 

My scenario: 

 

- Entered US on a K1 on 12/17/19.

- I-94 will expire in just over 1 month.

- I'm in Sacramento, CA. 

- Sent Adjustment of Status package last week (I-485, I-765, I-131 - no NOA1 yet).

- UK driving license holder. 

 

Does anyone have any experience of obtaining a driving license in California (specifically Sacramento area), during Adjustment of Status?

 

I hold a UK license but would like to take a few lessons before taking the road test, as I haven't driven in the UK for a few years. I've read mixed messages on here about potentially needing the EAD or even the Green Card to get a license?

 

What documentation will I need to take a few driving lessons (Learner's Permit?), then take the written/ road tests and obtain a CA license?

 

Any help much appreciated - thanks!

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32 minutes ago, InRainbows14 said:

Hi, this is probably the millionth thread on this topic, but I can't seem to find a real answer.

 

My scenario: 

 

- Entered US on a K1 on 12/17/19.

- I-94 will expire in just over 1 month.

- I'm in Sacramento, CA. 

- Sent Adjustment of Status package last week (I-485, I-765, I-131 - no NOA1 yet).

- UK driving license holder. 

 

Does anyone have any experience of obtaining a driving license in California (specifically Sacramento area), during Adjustment of Status?

 

I hold a UK license but would like to take a few lessons before taking the road test, as I haven't driven in the UK for a few years. I've read mixed messages on here about potentially needing the EAD or even the Green Card to get a license?

 

What documentation will I need to take a few driving lessons (Learner's Permit?), then take the written/ road tests and obtain a CA license?

 

Any help much appreciated - thanks!

You  can get an AB60, the one for amusingly illegals.

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On 2/8/2020 at 3:54 PM, Donald120383 said:

AB60 is the cap gap for you until you get green card 

I have no experience with AB60 but CA DMV does take EAD.

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cosmonauts   125

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On 2/7/2020 at 5:04 PM, InRainbows14 said:

What documentation will I need to take a few driving lessons (Learner's Permit?), then take the written/ road tests and obtain a CA license?

You take the written test, then get a permit, and then you can schedule behing-the-wheel test. The following link has information if you decide to wait until you get your EAD. As other said you can go the AB60 route but I don't have experience with that.  https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/dl/dl_info#two500

 

J-1 212 Residency Requirement Waiver                                                                    Removal of Conditions

08/22/2016 Advisory opinion request                                                                      07/01/2019 Package sent (I-751)

09/30/2016 Finding letter sent *subject*                                                                 07/03/2019 Package received at Pheonix, AZ Lockbox

09/30/2016 Documents received by DOS                                                                07/10/2019 Text notification of Case received, WAC#

12/13/2016 NOS Letter received                                                                               07/12/2019 Received NOA, 18 month extension letter.

01/25/2017 Favorable Recommendation Sent                                                        01/27/2020 Biometrics taken, Pomona CA

02/02/2017 Case received by USCIS                                                                         08/14/2020 Case transferred to NBC

02/2017 Married!                                                                                                            04/02/2021 Interview scheduled

05/17/2017 Approval notice received                                                                       05/10/2021 Interview at San Bernardino office

                                                                                                                                          05/11/2021 Case approved

 

Adjustment Of Status from J-1                                                                                     N-400

05/08/2017 Package sent (I-130, I-485 and I-765)                                                   06/28/2020 Applied Online

05/11/2017 Package received at Chicago Lockbox                                                 07/06/2020 Received NOA

05/18/2017 NOA received with case numbers via mail                                           12/14/2020 Biometrics Reuse Notice

06/06/2017 Had biometrics appointment in Pomona, CA                                       04/02/2021 Interview scheduled

08/07/2017 Sent an online service request on I-765                                                05/10/2021 Interview at San Bernardino office/Decision cannot be made because of I-751 pending

08/17/2017 Letter in the mail saying case still under review                                  05/17/2021 Case recommended for approved, submitted for quality review

08/23/2017 Scheduled for an interview                                                                      05/17/2021 Oath Ceremony will be scheduled

08/26/2017 Sent second SR on I-765                                                                          06/25/2021 Oath Ceremony, San Bernardino Office

08/26/2017 EAD New Card is Being Produced

08/29/2017 EAD card was mailed to me

08/31/2017 EAD card received in the mail

09/25/2017  Interview at San Bernardino office/GC approved

09/25/2017 GC is being produced

09/28/2017 GC was mailed to me

09/30/2017 GC received in the mail

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