Driving during AOS period

[M0dar 1]

Hello all,

 

I arrived to the US last month on a K-1visa, got married and currently and the process of filing paperwork for AOS

 

I’m starting school next month, so I needed to get a driver’s license. Turns out I can’t do that without SSN. Then I read that here in Florida I’m allowed to drive on my foreign driver’s license if l’m enrolled in a in-state college.

 

Next issue was auto insurance. Unfortunately, insurance company told my spouse that they can’t add me to the policy as a driver unless I have international driver’s permit, which I don’t (although I have a certified translated copy of my driver’s license)

 

Are there any alternatives that would allow me to drive while waiting for my Social Security card?

 

Thanks

[Mike E 11,739]

1. country of citizenship matters for Florida.  
 

2. Have you  applied for an an SSN yet?

 

3.. Are you following the steps in 

 

 

Edited December 28, 2022 by Mike E

[M0dar 1]

8 hours ago, Mike E said:

1. country of citizenship matters for Florida.  
 

2. Have you  applied for an an SSN yet?

 

3.. Are you following the steps in 

 

 

Hi David. Thanks for the response.

 

1- Syria

2- No SSN (Please see below)

 

3- After marriage, we decided to use the services of a company called Boundless for adjustment of status. While filling the forms, we checked the box that says we need a SSN. From what I understood, when we send the package to USCIS, we’ll have to wait for EAD (however long that takes), and then shortly after we’ll receive SSN card by mail.

 

Before applying for Boundless, we tried looking up ways to get SSN before getting work authorization, and it seemed like a dead end, but we could be missing something.

[Chancy 6,241]

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10 hours ago, M0dar said:

I arrived to the US last month on a K-1visa, got married and currently and the process of filing paperwork for AOS

 

Apply for SSN right NOW!  You have until day 76 of your US entry to apply based on your K1 visa.  After that 76-day window, you will have to wait for your EAD or GC to be eligible for SSN again.

 

[M0dar 1]

9 minutes ago, Chancy said:

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Apply for SSN right NOW!  You have until day 76 of your US entry to apply based on your K1 visa.  After that 76-day window, you will have to wait for your EAD or GC to be eligible for SSN again.

 

Thank you for the response.

 

Item 5 (Citizenship) on the SS5 form includes the following selections:

- U.S. Citizen

- Legal Alien Allowed to Work

- Legal Alien Not allowed to work

- Other

 

I assume that since I don’t have a work authorization, I have to check the 3rd selection. If that’s the case, the instructions in the attached photo will apply. 
 

Does it mean that, for example, I should go to DMV and request a document that states I need a SSN?

 

Thanks again.

[Chancy 6,241]

2 minutes ago, M0dar said:

- Legal Alien Allowed to Work

 

^This, for K1 with unexpired I-94.  No need to request any document from the DMV.  Again, book your SSA appointment to apply for SSN right NOW!  Do not miss your 76-day window.

 

[powerpuff 6,697]

I would run to SSA office and get an SSN. You’re eligible for it until day 76. Please do yourself a favor and get that SSN while you still can.

 

”Legal Alien with Allowed to work” is the correct one to tick while your I-94 is valid as mentioned by @Chancy

[Mike E 11,739]

1 hour ago, M0dar said:

2- No SSN (Please see below)

You should have an applied for an SSN 2 working days after point of entry.  
 

Apply now.  
 

Even if you get a denial, that denial letter should be able let you get past the SSN requirement from the Florida motor vehicles department. See https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/what-to-bring/frequently-asked-questions/

[M0dar 1]

Wow. I wish I had known these things sooner, but I’m glad it’s not too late.

 

We’ll be heading to Social Security office first thing tomorrow morning. 
 

Thank you very much guys. I really appreciate the help.