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You have 60 days to get a VA driver's license as a new resident.

New to Maryland Information - Pages "Welcome to Maryland! How to obtain a driver's license or identification card New residents to Maryland have sixty days in which to obtain a Maryland driver’s license. Commercial drivers must transfer their commercial driver's license (CDL), within 30 days. Please click here for more information on the Maryland commercial driver’s license. For those new to Maryland customers seeking non-commercial licenses, please refer to our REAL ID Lookup tool for required identity and residency documentation and instructions prior to making an appointment. An out-of-state license must be a valid license or a license expired for less than one year. The license cannot be suspended. If you are exchanging an out-of-state license that has been expired for one (1) year or more, you are required to take the knowledge and skills tests in addition to the vision test. You will need your out-of-state license(s), if you do not have the license in your possession, you will need to present a certified driving record from the licensing agency. You must pass a vision test. New Maryland residents must obtain a Maryland driver’s license within 60 days. If licensed for less than 18 months, you will be issued a Maryland provisional license. You will be asked to surrender your out-of-state driver's license before you can obtain a Maryland one."

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This is inaccurate. New residents of Maryland have 60 days to get a DL. There is no such thing as an international driver's license.

Wait a minute... What???

Am urgent need.

How old are you? I know she is 10 years older?

I doubt any of those can be done outside the US.

It is not a technical issue. He is NOT domiciled (residing) in the US. He needs to show compelling evidence that he will relocate to the United States.

Option 1. You could call and request they mail you an ADIT stamp if you need evidence of status. Option 2. Schedule short notice refundable tickets. Call USCIS for an emergency appointment.

I have been blasted by some in the past..... I didn't consider your post as one of those....😃

ESTA = visitor. In most states, you become a new resident when you take any action to reside there. The rules are different for visitors and residents. As @Mike E stated, each state has its own DL laws.

The moment you enter the US via a CR-1, you are authorized to work inside the US. Taxes are the only consideration which comes to mind. Good luck.

The US citizen starts the entire process. He/She needs to join us here asap.

I think it is normal. Good luck. Hopefully, the end is in sight.

What invoice number? The ACCxxxxxxxxx is the DOS case number which is needed to book interviews and medicals.

That is normal at this stage. Sometimes, it takes a bit of time for final printing and preparation.

I believe every couple should be fully informed before making such an important decision. There have been numerous couples who changed their minds after discussing the differences.

Your choice... your consequences. This "unofficial" marriage thing has caused denials in the past. I strongly suggest official marriage and spousal visa. You have been informed. Since you asked about both earlier, here is my comparison/contrast between K-1 and CR-1. Only you and your fiance can decide which is better for you. Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation. K-1 More expensive than CR-1 Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork) Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 6-8 months) Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 6-8 months) Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed. A K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire K-1 entrant cannot file for citizenship until after having Green Card for 3 years. CR-1 Less expensive than K-1 No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required. Spouse can immediately travel outside the US Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival. Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport. Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US. The clock for citizenship filing starts immediately upon entry to the US.

That's great news!!! Congratulations. Administrative Process is completely unpredictable.

Contact the consulate by email and send them a copy.

Yes, it is. I'm out.

So if I, a petitioner, earn 130% of the poverty level, the Feds would require me to surrender 125% of the poverty level in case of a divorce? Nope.

You had poor legal counsel. Good luck. I'm out.

I think we are not confused. The I-864 is an agreement between you and the US government which stipulates that you will reimburse the government for any benefits she uses.