Linda44

You don't need a SSN if you don't have a visa that allows you to work in the USA eg H4. You just show them your visa and tell them you don't /can't have a SSN.

Sally Redux

Yes I think there is a space on the form where you declare that you are not entitled to a SSN.

ian-mstm

D'Oh... my bad!

Note to self: drink more coffee first thing in the morning!

Ian

Bob

Didn't realise Missouri also had a Oregon

SanDiegogirl

This is from the MO DMV site in the FAQ section

"I’m moving to Missouri and I have a valid driver license from another state. How can I get a Missouri driver license?

As soon as you establish residency in Missouri, you must apply and pay for a Missouri driver license at a Missouri license office. You may surrender a valid current driver license (or one that is expired 184 days or less) from another U.S. state to the state of Missouri to waive your Missouri skills and written tests. All applicants are required to pass the Missouri road sign recognition and vision tests"

Sounds like its immediate.

Bob

That's from moving there from another state, not another country though.

Either way, makes no sense to delay getting it done because you need one to exist around here

Eagle_Eyes

No worries! Sometimes we all need our coffee in the morning!

MarylandNed

Right but that doesn't apply to the OP (who is eligible for a SSN). For those who are not eligible for a SSN, some states require a letter of ineligibility from the SSA.

MarylandNed

That's very unusual. I know that is often the case for visitors but once you actually take up residence, most states demand that you obtain a state license in a much shorter time frame. The wording here from Wisconsin for example is typical of many states:

http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers...y/drivrlic.htm

"Visitors to Wisconsin (at least 16 years old) who do not plan to establish permanent residency, and members of the Armed Forces and their families living in Wisconsin but with permanent residence elsewhere, are not required to obtain a Wisconsin driver license. However, they must have a valid license from their home jurisdiction to operate a motor vehicle in Wisconsin.

If Wisconsin residency is established, the person must obtain a Wisconsin license within 60 days. Eligibility requirements are the same as those for a native Wisconsin resident."

MarylandNed

I'm not sure there's a difference. Once you actually take up residence (as opposed to being a visitor), most states demand that you obtain a state license in a much shorter time frame.

scrubbedexpat099

The Visa is not relevant, Immigration is Federal. DL's are State.

MarylandNed

Yes, I know. What's your point? I said nothing about visas or immigration status. Establishing residency in a state as opposed to visiting a state are two different things for DL purposes.

MarylandNed

Found this:

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/drive...y.shtml#res_or

Residency may be established by a number of actions, described in the list below and in ORS 803.200 and ORS 807.062. Once you have become a resident of Oregon, you are required by Oregon law to obtain Oregon vehicle title and registration and to obtain an Oregon Driver License or Instruction Permit. Failure to register a vehicle once residency has been established is a Class D traffic violation. Failure to obtain an Oregon Driver License or Instruction Permit once residency has been established is a Class B traffic violation.

If you are uncertain whether you qualify for an Oregon Driver License, ID Card, or Oregon Vehicle Registration, ask yourself the following questions:

Do I remain in Oregon for a consecutive period of six months or more each year?
Have I enrolled my children in an Oregon public school without payment of nonresident tuition fees?
Do I pay Oregon resident tuition fees at an educational institution maintained by public funds?
Have I made a declaration to be a resident of Oregon for the purpose of obtaining, at resident rates, a state license (other than an Oregon Driver License)?
Is Oregon listed as my home of record in my military records?
Do I pay resident income taxes to the state of Oregon?

Kneeno

That's exactly what I did, always made sure I had my UK license and my passport when driving. As soon as I got my SSN drove about an hour and a half for some paperwork then went to my local courthouse a couple of days later for an eye/written test, no practical needed. New license handed over. Happy days.

Sally Redux

Not all immigranys get a SSN though, eg H4s.