Did we miss something?
My wife is here as an L2 and recently passed her driving test. Off she went to the DMV today armed with her passport and documents and was told that she couldn't get her license as they were unable to verify her status. She even showed them the I94.
They told her to call a number at the end of the week to see if the DMV have had anything back? Back from who? She had her passport with stamps and a copy of the Visa, she showed them the latest I-94? what else is there? Now she (me included) are all confused and frustrated. Is this just a case of the person in the DMV going WTF? Is there any problems with her going back in, say tomorrow, and trying again? |
Re: Did we miss something?
What state are you in?
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Re: Did we miss something?
Oregon
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Re: Did we miss something?
If her I-94 doesn't have the employment authorisation stamp, it should be accepted as proof that she's not currently eligible for a SSN. Is she applying for EAD? I'm just wondering whether the temporary license will last until she has EAD and can get a SSN? Might be less hassle than fighting with the local DMV bureaucrats!
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Re: Did we miss something?
We both have our SSN's as she doesn't need an EAD to get one as it's an L2. Either way, she put her SSN number on the application initially and wasn't asked for it again.
I wasn't asked for any of this when I got mine (2 weeks ago). I accept I'm the primary holder (L1A) but I was never asked for anything else after my initial application. |
Re: Did we miss something?
Originally Posted by LonelyCloud
(Post 11938566)
We both have our SSN's as she doesn't need an EAD to get one as it's an L2. Either way, she put her SSN number on the application initially and wasn't asked for it again.
I wasn't asked for any of this when I got mine (2 weeks ago). I accept I'm the primary holder (L1A) but I was never asked for anything else after my initial application. |
Re: Did we miss something?
Yeah, I think that's the best option. She had the kids with her as well which I'm sure helped.
I just wanted to make sure we didn't miss something obvious. |
Re: Did we miss something?
Originally Posted by LonelyCloud
(Post 11938566)
We both have our SSN's as she doesn't need an EAD to get one as it's an L2. Either way, she put her SSN number on the application initially and wasn't asked for it again.
I wasn't asked for any of this when I got mine (2 weeks ago). I accept I'm the primary holder (L1A) but I was never asked for anything else after my initial application. In that case, I'd definitely go back and hopefully speak to someone more versed in these things |
Re: Did we miss something?
It is a long held principle of mine that if at first you do not succeed with government officials try again. The gene pool (hiring pool in this case) is somewhat limited.
(I say this having been a govt administrator in 3 different countries yet all sharing the same distinct issue with DMV etc etc) I would try another office. Same principle applies with private industry. If I receive an answer i do not like from banks, insurance companies airlines I usually go by the rule of 3 and call again. Time and time again I have received the advice I want which is contrary to that first provided ;) My own US driving license debacle involved lots of hoop jumping until I changed offices. Then I did not even have to take a driving test but was issued the license on test score alone. IMHO it depends on which direction the wind is blowing when attempting to secure an answer from many government offices, especially pension catch up payments in the UK! If I had followed the advice first given to me by correspondence I would have embarked upon a lengthy exchange attempting to prove something that was not an issue. One phone call resolved the issue to my satisfaction. To be fair we are all human, god help us when AI takes over and 'computer says no' is the reality. |
Re: Did we miss something?
Originally Posted by LonelyCloud
(Post 11938577)
Yeah, I think that's the best option. She had the kids with her as well which I'm sure helped.
I just wanted to make sure we didn't miss something obvious. When my OH got his licence, he really needed a photocopy of it for something, mortgage I think so when they gave it to him to check, he did a runner and jumped in his car and ran to a Staples, photocopied it then went back with it - only him! :lol: |
Re: Did we miss something?
Originally Posted by Owen778
(Post 11938544)
What state are you in?
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I admit I've had years of having to deal with french bureaucrats --- I looked at the website for getting a license in Oregon and it looks like your wife just got someone with half a brain cell.
https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/page...icenseget.aspx From what you wrote, she's done everything required and they should have issued the license. Go back, armed with a print out of the requirements from the above page and ask them to tell you what you haven't got. |
Re: Did we miss something?
Originally Posted by LonelyCloud
(Post 11938539)
Back from who?
She can try another office. Does she have the paperwork showing that she passed the physical driving test? She would need that with her if she hopes to get her license. Assuming she has a valid foreign license, at least she still can drive. |
Re: Did we miss something?
Originally Posted by LonelyCloud
(Post 11938539)
My wife is here as an L2 and recently passed her driving test. Off
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Re: Did we miss something?
Originally Posted by petitefrancaise
(Post 11938668)
I admit I've had years of having to deal with french bureaucrats --- I looked at the website for getting a license in Oregon and it looks like your wife just got someone with half a brain cell.
https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/page...icenseget.aspx |
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