Do I have the right to get California ID

[Hichambiza 2]

I arrived into USA july 11/2021 by K1 visa, I and my fiancée we follow the process we got married 🥰 My question if I have right to paid for my California ID although we still in process to transfer my visa to K1 to C9. Thank you 🙏 

[SalishSea 17,556]

23 minutes ago, Hichambiza said:

I arrived into USA july 11/2021 by K1 visa, I and my fiancée we follow the process we got married 🥰 My question if I have right to paid for my California ID although we still in process to transfer my visa to K1 to C9. Thank you 🙏 

What does the state of California’s DMV/DOL site say?

[RLA 323]

Congratulations to getting married!  Have you already applied for a Greencard (I-485 Adjustment of Status)?

 

You could also just go ahead and apply for an ID online and see if they accept your documents.

 

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/dl-id-online-app-edl-44/

Edited September 9, 2021 by RLA
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[Boiler 44,984]

I thought. CA had one for illegals which they would categorize you as.

[RLA 323]

40 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I thought. CA had one for illegals which they would categorize you as.

Yes, they also have the AB 60 "for individuals who are unable to provide proof of legal presence in the United States".  Not sure if they issue those as IDs too, or only as drivers licenses.

 

I'd always try to get the Real ID first, though.  OP should look at the checklist below and see if they can provide any of the documents listed there.

 

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/real-id/how-do-i-get-a-real-id/real-id-checklist/

[Scandi 4,110]

I could only get a CA ID once I had received my EAD. 

[JeanneAdil 6,402]

Follow the normal steps 

with your I 94 apply for SS # / this has to be done in 1st 90 days

Go thru AOS process getting your EAD (C9 to work)  AP and 2 year green card

K1 is no longer valid/  expires upon entry into US

 

Read the guides and pay the fees and apply for all at the same time

U are now in limbo to work in the USA until your EAD is approved  that's why we all recommend the CR1 visa