Quick Question on ID Card

[CK&Tydi 0]

HI all!

I am already file my AOS and will get my Bio Metric Appointment on this July 14. I got a question about the State ID for my wife case will be California ID; How long will it take for you guys to receive the State ID? I applied the CA-ID for my wife since 5/21/07 and till now i have not receive the CA-ID yet. Is it take that long to receive it?

Is it a requirement to have CA-ID to open a bank account? Please help......

[1HappyGuy 45]

It took us over 3 months and we applied after my wife got her green card. It seems that the USCIS did not update their computers to reflect her new name and we had to wait the minimum of 60 days before we could begin to complain about the slow process. That was also California.

[CK&Tydi 0]

It took us over 3 months and we applied after my wife got her green card. It seems that the USCIS did not update their computers to reflect her new name and we had to wait the minimum of 60 days before we could begin to complain about the slow process. That was also California.

Yeah, 60 days to complain. i had been waiting patiently. When the 60 days expired, it will be the expired date on my wife Visa. I just need those ID so i can open a Joined Bank Account but i guess i have to wait........

[~krakatoa~ 27]

I applied right after marriage. I called DMV Sacramento HQ twice, on my first call the agent told me I have to calll again 60 days after receipt date, and when I did, I found out that they verified my legal presence here in the US from USCIS--and the DMV supervisor told me that they cannot issue the CA ID since in the USCIS database there is no record (yet) of my married name or legal status. They were apologetic since I should have been notified by mail.

They would see me when I have the physical card, the GC. They cannot accept the NOAs for AOS, I verified too.

Edit: I forgot to add, with the bank accounts (3 banks), the CA ID may help but SSN is what was really asked from me. I told the bankers the CA ID was pending (at the time) and showed them the DMV receipt, they did not photocopy it, they asl for my foreign driver's license instead.

Edited July 6, 2007 by mysticbluerose

[CK&Tydi 0]

I applied right after marriage. I called DMV Sacramento HQ twice, on my first call the agent told me I have to calll again 60 days after receipt date, and when I did, I found out that they verified my legal presence here in the US from USCIS--and the DMV supervisor told me that they cannot issue the CA ID since in the USCIS database there is no record (yet) of my married name or legal status. They were apologetic since I should have been notified by mail.

They would see me when I have the physical card, the GC. They cannot accept the NOAs for AOS, I verified too.

Edit: I forgot to add, with the bank accounts (3 banks), the CA ID may help but SSN is what was really asked from me. I told the bankers the CA ID was pending (at the time) and showed them the DMV receipt, they did not photocopy it, they asl for my foreign driver's license instead.

Thanks for the Update... I guess i will tell my wife not to wait. We just head to the bank and add her name to my account. I guess it was a wasted of 22 bux and time .

[~krakatoa~ 27]

Please keep us posted as to how everything goes for you and your wife, good luck!

[Magnolia31 0]

HI all!

I am already file my AOS and will get my Bio Metric Appointment on this July 14. I got a question about the State ID for my wife case will be California ID; How long will it take for you guys to receive the State ID? I applied the CA-ID for my wife since 5/21/07 and till now i have not receive the CA-ID yet. Is it take that long to receive it?

Is it a requirement to have CA-ID to open a bank account? Please help......

Are you talking about a state ID, like the one you get at the DMV? I live in Illinois and just got my state ID today. I applied, got pics taken, and left with my state ID. It took me 20 minutes.

I don't understand what AOS has to do with obtaining a state ID - maybe I am not understanding or something?

[Magnolia31 0]

It took us over 3 months and we applied after my wife got her green card. It seems that the USCIS did not update their computers to reflect her new name and we had to wait the minimum of 60 days before we could begin to complain about the slow process. That was also California.

Yeah, 60 days to complain. i had been waiting patiently. When the 60 days expired, it will be the expired date on my wife Visa. I just need those ID so i can open a Joined Bank Account but i guess i have to wait........

I am absolutely confused as to why you are all having problems getting state IDs. I got mine today - they asked to see my passport, SSN, marriage certificate, and that was it. I was in and out of there within 20 minutes. No one checked to see anything if I was legal or whatever. I was asked if I ever had a state ID before and I told them no. They asked if I wanted to be a donor and if I am going to vote for president. I said I am not allowed to vote, not a US citizen. Then they sent me to get my pic taken and that was it. I'm lost as to why you guys cannot get an ID.

[~krakatoa~ 27]

HI all!

I am already file my AOS and will get my Bio Metric Appointment on this July 14. I got a question about the State ID for my wife case will be California ID; How long will it take for you guys to receive the State ID? I applied the CA-ID for my wife since 5/21/07 and till now i have not receive the CA-ID yet. Is it take that long to receive it?

Is it a requirement to have CA-ID to open a bank account? Please help......

Are you talking about a state ID, like the one you get at the DMV? I live in Illinois and just got my state ID today. I applied, got pics taken, and left with my state ID. It took me 20 minutes.

I don't understand what AOS has to do with obtaining a state ID - maybe I am not understanding or something?

The OP posted it at the AOS forum and I believe was simply sharing the progress of his wife's AOS journey but the CA ID has nothing to do with AOS. And DMV requirements and flexibility in acceptance of these requirements varies from state to state. Apparently we responded to the OP based on what we experienced & because we are share a common state.

Edited July 7, 2007 by mysticbluerose

[CK&Tydi 0]

Thanks for the reply, but some how i still have not receive the CA-ID for my wife yet. Maybe i will give them a call. My wife Visa will expire this July 20. Her Bio Metrics appointment will be this Saturday. I will give DMV a call tomorrow to see what is going on with it. I will keep you guys update.