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SteveInBostonI130 Experienced

SteveInBostonI130   3,332

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14 minutes ago, NAIndians2020 said:

My fiancee would be coming from Canada on a K1 visa. Does anyone know if she'll be able to drive with her current Canadian driver's license until we go get her a local one? If so, anyone know how long she'll have that privilege? Just covering our bases and anticipating any delays. Thanks

It depends on the State.  MA, for example, allows someone to use a Foreign or out-of-state license to drive as long as they are visitors.  Once they become a resident, they need to apply for and obtain an MA license.  I believe it needs to be done within 30 days of becoming an MA resident (I remembered it from when I moved to MA years ago but can't find this written in the MA RMV site).

 

 

 

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Thread is moved from the K-1 Process forum to the "Moving to the U.S." forum, where similar topics are discussed.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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4 hours ago, NAIndians2020 said:

My fiancee would be coming from Canada on a K1 visa. Does anyone know if she'll be able to drive with her current Canadian driver's license until we go get her a local one? If so, anyone know how long she'll have that privilege? Just covering our bases and anticipating any delays. Thanks

Best bet is to look at the DMV website for your state.  All states are different.  My kiwi husband had to get a Washington State driver's license via testing, as his was only valid for 30 days.

 

Not all states will allow those without green cards to get a DL, which is one of the drawbacks to K-1.

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Most states require either a green card or work authorization card to be able to get a driver's license, and it will only be valid for the expiration date on the card.  Coming on a K-1 is considered residency, most states require residents to get a state driver's license within 30 days.  Many K-1s cannot get a driver's license or work until EAD is received, around 8 months these days from the date of filing adjustment of status and EAD application.  Good luck!

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it will depend on the state and depending on your location, your particular DMV may not be overly familiar with their own rules. Find people on here who are in your state, and who are familiar with the process. Many states have reciprocals with canada, which make it a bit easier. it can be different than many other countries. We are in virginia and my husband was able to get his DL with his NOA1 from his CR1 (which is different from a k1, so for you, i imagine it would be even easier)

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i 485, 130, EAD and AP

04/09/2019    NOA1 received/check cashed i 485 and 130 (direct adjustment)

11/7/2019      Interview- Norfolk

11/10/2019    APPROVED (notification rec'd 11/10, approval dated 11/8)

DONE FOR TWO YEARS!!! ;)

 

Filed everything ourselves with no RFE's or delays.

 

CR1 for Child under 21 (20 at time of filing)- Filed by LPR Spouse for his son

4/4/20     Mailed packet

4/12/20   NOA1 rec'd

10/14/21 (havent heard anything... when do i start to get worried?)

9/15/22 APPROVED! Now to wait for NVC and interview....

 

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10/14/21 Mailed to AZ PO Box. Let the waiting begin. Again.

10/16/21 Received at PO Box

10/19/21 Received Text NOA1

10/23/21 Received Mailed NOA1

 

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Like others have said, it depends on the state.  I was only able to get my DL when I got my work permit (I’m in VA). 
I went to ask a county police officer at some point if it was a problem to use my Swiss license while waiting, and he said that while I would technically need a U.S. license because I was living here, it would most likely not be an issue if ever I were pulled over for something like speeding.  Also, he said because I technically didn’t have a status yet that matches any of the official ones (visitor, permanent resident, student, etc.), I could make an argument for using my Swiss DL.  Once I would get my EAD though, I would have to get a VA drivers license (which I did). 

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The Drivers License issue was discussed in the OP's previous thread.

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13 hours ago, NAIndians2020 said:

My fiancee would be coming from Canada on a K1 visa. Does anyone know if she'll be able to drive with her current Canadian driver's license until we go get her a local one? If so, anyone know how long she'll have that privilege? Just covering our bases and anticipating any delays. Thanks

It depends on your car insurance, what they will allow her to use your vehicle with.  

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The following site tells you what NC considers for proving legal presence in the state

 

 

https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/help/Pages/proving-legal-presence.aspx

 

and this site from NC tells you that without legal presense u can not get a Real ID or NC driving license

 

https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/new-drivers/Pages/license-learner-permit.aspx

 

This topic has been covered and in NC u can drive 60 days (don't drive out of the state as other states may or may not recognize this with your I 94)

you need SS card and EAD to apply for DL

 

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we've just been through this in NC. You can drive on your UK license for 60 days. You cannot get a permanent license until you have your EAD. Even the state-issued ID card that you can get through DMV expires when the K1 visa expires. It is a pain in the neck, for sure! 

 

and to add to that K1 expires when u enter the US / it is the I 94 you need after entering

making I 94,  SS # and EAD important

 

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4 hours ago, debbiedoo said:

it will depend on the state and depending on your location, your particular DMV may not be overly familiar with their own rules. Find people on here who are in your state, and who are familiar with the process. Many states have reciprocals with canada, which make it a bit easier. it can be different than many other countries. We are in virginia and my husband was able to get his DL with his NOA1 from his CR1 (which is different from a k1, so for you, i imagine it would be even easier)

wait, what? How did you go about that? What did you show when you went to go and get the DL? 

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30 minutes ago, AnnaCa said:

wait, what? How did you go about that? What did you show when you went to go and get the DL? 

his NOA1 from his CR1/AOS application

i 485, 130, EAD and AP

04/09/2019    NOA1 received/check cashed i 485 and 130 (direct adjustment)

11/7/2019      Interview- Norfolk

11/10/2019    APPROVED (notification rec'd 11/10, approval dated 11/8)

DONE FOR TWO YEARS!!! ;)

 

Filed everything ourselves with no RFE's or delays.

 

CR1 for Child under 21 (20 at time of filing)- Filed by LPR Spouse for his son

4/4/20     Mailed packet

4/12/20   NOA1 rec'd

10/14/21 (havent heard anything... when do i start to get worried?)

9/15/22 APPROVED! Now to wait for NVC and interview....

 

ROC

10/14/21 Mailed to AZ PO Box. Let the waiting begin. Again.

10/16/21 Received at PO Box

10/19/21 Received Text NOA1

10/23/21 Received Mailed NOA1

 

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15 hours ago, NAIndians2020 said:

My fiancee would be coming from Canada on a K1 visa. Does anyone know if she'll be able to drive with her current Canadian driver's license until we go get her a local one? If so, anyone know how long she'll have that privilege? Just covering our bases and anticipating any delays. Thanks

In Ohio . My Egyptian son in law could drive for a year on his forgoing licence. However it was easier to get his American licence.

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