Moving to Houston from Aberdeen
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As for your driving license, check out the local DMV website and it'll tell you how long you have to get your license (in CT it's within 30 days) and what you have to do to get it. We had to do an 8 hour class, multiple choice and then practical test. Sorry I can't be more helpful, did you find out what visa you're coming over on???
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Thanks Brat1. Waiting to hear what type of visa we will be coming over on. Sounds like work may not be an option for me!
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You have 90 days in which to sit your driving test in Texas. You have ton do a multiple choice exam and then a theory test. You need to study before the test as lots of the questions are about fines and sentences for 18 year olds. For the test itself, you parallel park, reverse in a straight line, turn left 4 times and right 4 times while driving round near the test centre. You can't sit the test until you have your social security numbers. If you won't be getting one, you need a signed declaration to that effect. Sorry can't remember who was allowed to sign it as I got a SSN. You need to take your passport with you along with a letter confirming your husband is employed and his wages. This needs to be from his work and very recent. This is to show you are financially viable. You also need to take proof of insurance and ownership papers. The driving book was given to us but from what I remember, you can get them at any test centre. In Texas, you can sit your test in any test centre in the whole of Texas. As we didn't fancy queuing from 6am for ours in central Houston, we went for a drive out into the country. Before you are allowed to do the written exam, you get your eyesight tested.
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Thank Weeze. Wow. Guess if we want to drive we have to do it. Been driving a long time now and never thought we'd have to sit tests.
Do we have to apply for SSN?
Suppose if I'm not able to work I'll have plenty time to study for the tests!!
Do we have to apply for SSN?
Suppose if I'm not able to work I'll have plenty time to study for the tests!!
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Oh and I managed to fail my drivers test first time round - drive like an old lady and you will be fine.
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Yes you need to apply for SSN's at the SS office but wait until you have been in the US at least 10 days so that you are 'in the system' - otherwise this can cause a delay in them being issued.
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I think once you know what kind of visa you're coming over on, it'll be a lot easier, I would have thought by now that the company would have made it clear the terms and conditions.
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At last we know what type of visa. It's a H1 so I'm an H4!
OH spoke to American embassy in London and got a very helpful Scottish girl who explained things to him.
Believe it can take up to 90 days before visa issued so not going to be in Houston as early as we thought.
OH spoke to American embassy in London and got a very helpful Scottish girl who explained things to him.
Believe it can take up to 90 days before visa issued so not going to be in Houston as early as we thought.
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Same as us then Just try to relax, it will give you time to plan your move and get everything organised. What sort of assistance is your OH's company going to give you regarding relocation, ie, are they going to help you with accommodation etc.
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Good luck with everything. Please stick around here