CR1 to IR1 - Entering USA 2 Years after marriage

[Ryan H 3,818]

Filing the I-90 was the remedy.

[Karan Mehta 8]

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Further updates - 

 

- I had sent the package containing my original green card, letter explaining why I should get 10 yr IR1 GC, copy of marriage certificate and form I-90 in late October to USCIS. My case is under review and as per the myaccount section on USCIS, it will take 3 more months for USCIS to decide. I didn't have to go through Biometrics this time as they were able to use the previously submitted biometrics. I have also gotten an extended I-551 stamp on my passport by taking InfoPass appointment with USCIS which is active till Dec 2021.

 

Update - I went to get a Leaners permit last week (as I got a delayed appointment due to Covid). I gave the online test at a DPS location here in Texas. And I got a learner's permit which will be active till Dec 2028. 

 

Question - They have issued me a drivers learner's permit which will be active until 2028. Does this mean at the backend its visible that I will get a IR1 (10 yr) Green Card? I had heard that the license is issued as per the VISA. They asked me for my passport (which has an extended stamp till Dec 2021 which I got via Info Pass appointment) and my SSN.

 

Let me know your thoughts.

 

Regards,

Karan Mehta

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

14 minutes ago, Karan Mehta said:

They have issued me a drivers learner's permit which will be active until 2028. Does this mean at the backend its visible that I will get a IR1 (10 yr) Green Card? I had heard that the license is issued as per the VISA.

No, it doesn't have any relevance to the length of the Green Card you will receive.  My wife entered the US in 2017 and received a 2 year conditional Green card.  Texas issued her a 6 year driver's license.

Edited December 23, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[HRQX 4,145]

8 minutes ago, Karan Mehta said:

They have issued me a drivers learner's permit which will be active until 2028.

That is the correct length since you presented the I-551 stamp.

[HRQX 4,145]

4 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

Texas issued her a 6 year driver's license.

Was that a DL or an ID? The following Texas.gov link shows a different length (unless they are longer now than before?): https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/faq.dl?locale=en_US

How often do I have to renew my driver license or ID card?

ID cards must be renewed every 6 years. Driver licenses must be renewed every 8 years for anyone between the ages 18 and 84.

Edited December 23, 2020 by HRQX

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

Just now, HRQX said:

Was that a DL or an ID? The following Texas.gov link shows a different length: https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/faq.dl?locale=en_US

How often do I have to renew my driver license or ID card?

ID cards must be renewed every 6 years. Driver licenses must be renewed every 8 years for anyone between the ages 18 and 84.

Regular class C driver's license.  Issued in 6/2018.......expires on her birthday in 2024.  It was a direct reciprocal swap with her Taiwanese DL.  I guess they entered the wrong expiration date.  

[Karan Mehta 8]

@HRQX @Lucky Cat

 

This was a first time DL application and not renewal. And yes, it was issued till my birth day of 2028

 

Has anyone heard that the DL being issued is directly proportional to the VISA which a person has? I wonder why so many people on H1B told me they got the DL issued till their H1B was active. 

 

NOTE - I heard from another fellow that he was issued a DL till 2029 and he entered the US in 2020 (so maybe this isn't an error from DPS but some rule or process - dont know). And he entered after 2 years of marriage. He is currently waiting for his GC to arrive and expecting a 10 yr GC but doesn't know for sure as he hasn't seen the GC yet.

 

Maybe I am looking to hear what I am anticipating for 😃

Edited December 23, 2020 by Karan Mehta

[Karan Mehta 8]

21 minutes ago, HRQX said:

That is the correct length since you presented the I-551 stamp.

Okay, I got this information - you are correct -- for residents (I-551), the DL is issued for 8 years! And since I presented the address proof of Texas only so all this makes sense.. thank you!

 

https://www.dps.texas.gov/driverlicense/applyforlicense.htm

 

The Department issues driver licenses valid for up to eight years to Texas residents 18 years of age and older. 

[Chancy 6,243]

13 minutes ago, Karan Mehta said:

Has anyone heard that the DL being issued is directly proportional to the VISA which a person has? I wonder why so many people on H1B told me they got the DL issued till their H1B was active. 

 

The DL you get depends on the type of lawful presence evidence you present.  You are a permanent resident, while H1B visa holders are considered temporary visitors --

 

"Limited term licenses and ID cards issued to temporary visitors expire when the person’s period of lawful presence expires." from https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/LawfulStatusDLID.htm

 

Edited December 23, 2020 by Chancy

[HRQX 4,145]

32 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

I guess they entered the wrong expiration date.  

After further searching, I found that in 2018 DL were issued with 6 year validity: https://web.archive.org/web/20170316074008/https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/faq.dl?locale=en_US

 

There was a law passed on June 10, 2019 that changed new DL validity to 8 years: https://comptroller.texas.gov/economy/fiscal-notes/2019/oct/license.php "Senate Bill 616, the DPS Sunset bill, was signed into law in June. This new law fulfills one DPS recommendation by extending driver’s license expiration dates from six to eight years."

Edited December 23, 2020 by HRQX

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

Just now, HRQX said:

After further searching, I found that in 2008 DL were issued with 6 year validity: https://web.archive.org/web/20170316074008/https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/faq.dl?locale=en_US

 

There was a law passed on June 10, 2019 that changed new DL validity to 8 years: https://comptroller.texas.gov/economy/fiscal-notes/2019/oct/license.php "Senate Bill 616, the DPS Sunset bill, was signed into law in June. This new law fulfills one DPS recommendation by extending driver’s license expiration dates from six to eight years."

Thanks.  Looks like all is good......

[Ontarkie 14,320]

12 hours ago, Karan Mehta said:

@Darnell, @John & Rose, @Amica Nostra, @bcking, @OriZ, @jg121783, @Soloenta, @Anh map, @Novembro, @Abies, @eieio, @carmel34, @Not a Tailor, @LilyJ, @Hotter Otter, @Dianalorena @mallafri76, @LoveMyTico, @David & Zoila, @Duke & Marie, @Mr&Mrs G., @KierenHby, @JBMG, @nastra30, @Kaylara, @CanAm1980, @Tofu, @Steffy Stef, @SusnOwen, @T&S_MTL@TBoneTX @Boiler @geowrian  @Teddy B @Lucky Cat @Harpa Timsah @NikLR @Naes @Greenbaum @smilesammich @Voice of Reason @Ban Hammer @Ontarkie @elmcitymaven @SAT @spookyturtle @Hank_ @Pennylane @aaron2020 @yuna628 @The Nature Boy @Jacque67 @N-o-l-a @Cyberfx1024 @Hypnos

 

Further updates - 

 

- I had sent the package containing my original green card, letter explaining why I should get 10 yr IR1 GC, copy of marriage certificate and form I-90 in late October to USCIS. My case is under review and as per the myaccount section on USCIS, it will take 3 more months for USCIS to decide. I didn't have to go through Biometrics this time as they were able to use the previously submitted biometrics. I have also gotten an extended I-551 stamp on my passport by taking InfoPass appointment with USCIS which is active till Dec 2021.

 

Update - I went to get a Leaners permit last week (as I got a delayed appointment due to Covid). I gave the online test at a DPS location here in Texas. And I got a learner's permit which will be active till Dec 2028. 

 

Question - They have issued me a drivers learner's permit which will be active until 2028. Does this mean at the backend its visible that I will get a IR1 (10 yr) Green Card? I had heard that the license is issued as per the VISA. They asked me for my passport (which has an extended stamp till Dec 2021 which I got via Info Pass appointment) and my SSN.

 

Let me know your thoughts.

 

Regards,

Karan Mehta

Please stop tagging a bunch of members to your post, most of the time tagging does not work and many of the members you tagged are not longer on JV. Just post your question and member that can help will help when they see your post. 

[SusnOwen 160]

21 hours ago, Karan Mehta said:

@HRQX @Lucky Cat

 

This was a first time DL application and not renewal. And yes, it was issued till my birth day of 2028

 

Has anyone heard that the DL being issued is directly proportional to the VISA which a person has? I wonder why so many people on H1B told me they got the DL issued till their H1B was active. 

 

NOTE - I heard from another fellow that he was issued a DL till 2029 and he entered the US in 2020 (so maybe this isn't an error from DPS but some rule or process - dont know). And he entered after 2 years of marriage. He is currently waiting for his GC to arrive and expecting a 10 yr GC but doesn't know for sure as he hasn't seen the GC yet.

 

Maybe I am looking to hear what I am anticipating for 😃

Your driver's license is issued by the state, the GC is issued by the federal government - One has no impact on the other, except for the fact that you have to show proof of legal status in the US to get the DL.  Your stamp in your passport and SSN show that.

[Soloenta 2,218]

On 12/23/2020 at 8:44 AM, Karan Mehta said:

@Darnell, @John & Rose, @Amica Nostra, @bcking, @OriZ, @jg121783, @Soloenta, @Anh map, @Novembro, @Abies, @eieio, @carmel34, @Not a Tailor, @LilyJ, @Hotter Otter, @Dianalorena @mallafri76, @LoveMyTico, @David & Zoila, @Duke & Marie, @Mr&Mrs G., @KierenHby, @JBMG, @nastra30, @Kaylara, @CanAm1980, @Tofu, @Steffy Stef, @SusnOwen, @T&S_MTL@TBoneTX @Boiler @geowrian  @Teddy B @Lucky Cat @Harpa Timsah @NikLR @Naes @Greenbaum @smilesammich @Voice of Reason @Ban Hammer @Ontarkie @elmcitymaven @SAT @spookyturtle @Hank_ @Pennylane @aaron2020 @yuna628 @The Nature Boy @Jacque67 @N-o-l-a @Cyberfx1024 @Hypnos

 

Further updates - 

 

- I had sent the package containing my original green card, letter explaining why I should get 10 yr IR1 GC, copy of marriage certificate and form I-90 in late October to USCIS. My case is under review and as per the myaccount section on USCIS, it will take 3 more months for USCIS to decide. I didn't have to go through Biometrics this time as they were able to use the previously submitted biometrics. I have also gotten an extended I-551 stamp on my passport by taking InfoPass appointment with USCIS which is active till Dec 2021.

 

Update - I went to get a Leaners permit last week (as I got a delayed appointment due to Covid). I gave the online test at a DPS location here in Texas. And I got a learner's permit which will be active till Dec 2028. 

 

Question - They have issued me a drivers learner's permit which will be active until 2028. Does this mean at the backend its visible that I will get a IR1 (10 yr) Green Card? I had heard that the license is issued as per the VISA. They asked me for my passport (which has an extended stamp till Dec 2021 which I got via Info Pass appointment) and my SSN.

 

Let me know your thoughts.

 

Regards,

Karan Mehta

   Hello, I'm in California and here one has nothing to do with the Green Card.  My husband has to wait forever to make an appointment for his test which had to be taken in person, then his drivers test.  None the less, seems like everything is on track for you.  Now you can relax.  Congratulations on all you have accomplished.  👍

[Karan Mehta 8]

13 hours ago, Ontarkie said:

Please stop tagging a bunch of members to your post, most of the time tagging does not work and many of the members you tagged are not longer on JV. Just post your question and member that can help will help when they see your post. 

Noted!