Hoping to take my Ohio driving test tomorrow
Nov 25th 2008, 12:49 am
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Nov 25th 2008, 5:33 am
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She told me that only licenses from an approved list of countries were valid for skipping the temporary license part of the process, and 'England' wasn't in the list of countries. I pointed out to her that the country of issue of my license was the United Kingdom, and surprise surprise, the United Kingdom IS on her list
That's interesting, when I went to get my fingerprints taken for the N400 they didn't have a UK designation but used EN a little galling for a Scot, you would think government agencies would be on the same page wouldn't you
So in the end she said fair enough....you just turn up next door tomorrow and run through everything then, and they will give me my license. The only thing is that because I only have the temp I-551 (stamped visa) they will only give me a license that expires one year from my entry stamp (makes sense). They said after I get my actual green card and SSN I should pop back and they will give me the 4-year license.
That's interesting, when I went to get my fingerprints taken for the N400 they didn't have a UK designation but used EN a little galling for a Scot, you would think government agencies would be on the same page wouldn't you
So in the end she said fair enough....you just turn up next door tomorrow and run through everything then, and they will give me my license. The only thing is that because I only have the temp I-551 (stamped visa) they will only give me a license that expires one year from my entry stamp (makes sense). They said after I get my actual green card and SSN I should pop back and they will give me the 4-year license.
Nov 25th 2008, 11:29 am
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The only thing is that because I only have the temp I-551 (stamped visa) they will only give me a license that expires one year from my entry stamp (makes sense). They said after I get my actual green card and SSN I should pop back and they will give me the 4-year license.
Nov 25th 2008, 12:49 pm
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a) No, no, no, don't do it. I fought them at 2 different places on that. You can get a full 4 year license based off the stamp or receipt of application for a greencard.
b) don't get the license at the place next to the test center, they are usually packed on testing days and the staff get grumpier.
b) don't get the license at the place next to the test center, they are usually packed on testing days and the staff get grumpier.
b) So where else can I go, then?
Nov 25th 2008, 2:16 pm
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Re: Hoping to take my Ohio driving test tomorrow
there is a list of licenceing offices on the ohio site. they are usually seperate offices to the test offices (although often next door) BUT there are more licence offices around on their own - so you might even find one closer to home than the test centre - we did.
Nov 25th 2008, 2:32 pm
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b) Deputy registrar offices are where you get the license, you can go to any. You just need the paperwork you get after your test and the documents to prove who you are, etc. There is a listing on the BMV website. http://bmv.ohio.gov/county/dr_locs.htm
Nov 25th 2008, 2:51 pm
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I called Columbus twice about the one year vs four year license thing, spoke to different people each time.
They both said I am only good for a one year license as that's how long the only immigration docment I have is good for. If I ask the local BMV office to call Columbus, it seems they are going to get the same answer.
So it looks like I have no choice but to roll with it then change the license again once I have my actual green card. Oh well.
They both said I am only good for a one year license as that's how long the only immigration docment I have is good for. If I ask the local BMV office to call Columbus, it seems they are going to get the same answer.
So it looks like I have no choice but to roll with it then change the license again once I have my actual green card. Oh well.
Nov 25th 2008, 3:00 pm
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My hubby already had his GC when we moved to OH. It was the 2 yr conditional card. They only made his OH license good for the remaining 18months on his 2 yr card. But you're getting the 10yr card right off the bat right? So you may be able to swing that 4yr license.
Nov 25th 2008, 3:27 pm
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I called Columbus twice about the one year vs four year license thing, spoke to different people each time.
They both said I am only good for a one year license as that's how long the only immigration docment I have is good for. If I ask the local BMV office to call Columbus, it seems they are going to get the same answer.
So it looks like I have no choice but to roll with it then change the license again once I have my actual green card. Oh well.
They both said I am only good for a one year license as that's how long the only immigration docment I have is good for. If I ask the local BMV office to call Columbus, it seems they are going to get the same answer.
So it looks like I have no choice but to roll with it then change the license again once I have my actual green card. Oh well.
Nov 25th 2008, 4:54 pm
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Thanks Duncan, I want them to understand too....but if they are of a certain opinion, and their escalation point is also of the same opinion.....I don't see where else I can go with it.
In any case I went down there, it was quiet, I took the eye, computer and skills (road) test and got a license valid for a year minus one week (I arrived in the US seven days ago). When I get the green card and my SSN I'll go back and change it for the 4-year license.
Another thing off my to-do list! Yay! And I do look such a handsome fellow on the license.
In any case I went down there, it was quiet, I took the eye, computer and skills (road) test and got a license valid for a year minus one week (I arrived in the US seven days ago). When I get the green card and my SSN I'll go back and change it for the 4-year license.
Another thing off my to-do list! Yay! And I do look such a handsome fellow on the license.
Feb 26th 2009, 6:00 pm
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Re: Hoping to take my Ohio driving test tomorrow
a) Yes, and keep on at them until they agree to give you a 4 year one.
b) Deputy registrar offices are where you get the license, you can go to any. You just need the paperwork you get after your test and the documents to prove who you are, etc. There is a listing on the BMV website. http://bmv.ohio.gov/county/dr_locs.htm
b) Deputy registrar offices are where you get the license, you can go to any. You just need the paperwork you get after your test and the documents to prove who you are, etc. There is a listing on the BMV website. http://bmv.ohio.gov/county/dr_locs.htm
ps, sorry for dragging up an old thread, but this has me puzzled now.
ps, for those that are taking the test in ne ohio, the test in elyria is so simple that my 2 yr old could pass!!!!
Feb 26th 2009, 6:44 pm
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Then you may have a problem! I don't know anyone who has had more than a 4 year license. I think once upon a time they did give 10 year ones, but at least not in my wifes driving lifetime which is 13 years or so.
Feb 26th 2009, 7:23 pm
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I'm used to the UK lifetime driving license!!
Feb 26th 2009, 11:08 pm
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Are you sure that you passed that Elyira test?