Very hard to change address on drivers licences
Jan 14th 2009, 9:54 pm
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Very hard to change address on drivers licences
I have just come from the local DPS in a blaze of anger, despite having my passport stamped with i-551 and INS verification, the local DPS just shook their head and referred me to some office 30 miles distant.
I told the jobsworth behind the counter, "How do you think I got the licence in the first place?"
All I got was a blank look and was quoted new regulations.
American bureaucracy:curse::curse::curse:
I told the jobsworth behind the counter, "How do you think I got the licence in the first place?"
All I got was a blank look and was quoted new regulations.
American bureaucracy:curse::curse::curse:
Jan 14th 2009, 10:30 pm
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Re: Very hard to change address on drivers licences
I have just come from the local DPS in a blaze of anger, despite having my passport stamped with i-551 and INS verification, the local DPS just shook their head and referred me to some office 30 miles distant.
I told the jobsworth behind the counter, "How do you think I got the licence in the first place?"
All I got was a blank look and was quoted new regulations.
American bureaucracy:curse::curse::curse:
I told the jobsworth behind the counter, "How do you think I got the licence in the first place?"
All I got was a blank look and was quoted new regulations.
American bureaucracy:curse::curse::curse:
Jan 14th 2009, 11:01 pm
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Re: Very hard to change address on drivers licences
I live in Huntsville, TX and am being sent down to Conroe offices 30 miles away. I moved from New Waverly to Huntsville, all of 17 miles.
Jan 14th 2009, 11:14 pm
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Re: Very hard to change address on drivers licences
i changed mine about 2 weeks ago. I had no issues (well once i remembered all the required docs they wanted! - incl ssn card, letter from L1a employer confirming basic details of employment, passport/visa)
Jan 14th 2009, 11:22 pm
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Re: Very hard to change address on drivers licences
Don't forget if you're not a USC you must notify the Dept of Homeland Security of your change of address.
https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=coa.Terms
https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=coa.Terms
Jan 15th 2009, 1:50 am
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Re: Very hard to change address on drivers licences
I know the laws in TX changed recently.
Jan 15th 2009, 1:54 am
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Re: Very hard to change address on drivers licences
I'm not in Texas but I did mine online. Have you checked the DMV website for your state?
DHS I have not informed yet but I have notified USICS or whatever. (which is on the same link as above so I'm covered)
DHS I have not informed yet but I have notified USICS or whatever. (which is on the same link as above so I'm covered)
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Jan 15th 2009, 2:20 am
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Jan 15th 2009, 2:38 am
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Re: Very hard to change address on drivers licences
See my thread here on renewing DL in TX....http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=581452
You might have problems with the 551 stamp as it is not listed on the TXDPS website. I saw on another thread you just got notification of your GC being ordered, if you can wait, I would wait until you have the proper card. Also might help to take a copy of that notice with you when you go to the other office. I suspect you will have problems until you have exactly what documentation is required, the drones do not seem able to apply logic or reason to this particular subject. Interesting to see if you get the temporary visitor DL or a proper one... Oh the joys of living in TX....
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You might have problems with the 551 stamp as it is not listed on the TXDPS website. I saw on another thread you just got notification of your GC being ordered, if you can wait, I would wait until you have the proper card. Also might help to take a copy of that notice with you when you go to the other office. I suspect you will have problems until you have exactly what documentation is required, the drones do not seem able to apply logic or reason to this particular subject. Interesting to see if you get the temporary visitor DL or a proper one... Oh the joys of living in TX....
- Tim
Jan 15th 2009, 3:09 am
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Re: Very hard to change address on drivers licences
See my thread here on renewing DL in TX....http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=581452
You might have problems with the 551 stamp as it is not listed on the TXDPS website. I saw on another thread you just got notification of your GC being ordered, if you can wait, I would wait until you have the proper card. Also might help to take a copy of that notice with you when you go to the other office. I suspect you will have problems until you have exactly what documentation is required, the drones do not seem able to apply logic or reason to this particular subject. Interesting to see if you get the temporary visitor DL or a proper one... Oh the joys of living in TX....
- Tim
You might have problems with the 551 stamp as it is not listed on the TXDPS website. I saw on another thread you just got notification of your GC being ordered, if you can wait, I would wait until you have the proper card. Also might help to take a copy of that notice with you when you go to the other office. I suspect you will have problems until you have exactly what documentation is required, the drones do not seem able to apply logic or reason to this particular subject. Interesting to see if you get the temporary visitor DL or a proper one... Oh the joys of living in TX....
- Tim
Jan 15th 2009, 8:41 pm
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Re: Very hard to change address on drivers licences
Don't forget if you're not a USC you must notify the Dept of Homeland Security of your change of address.
https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=coa.Terms
https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=coa.Terms
As for the DMV, just go to another office in town if you can, they can't all be complete dipshits, there has to be someone remotely sensible in one, per state
Jan 16th 2009, 12:18 am
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Re: Very hard to change address on drivers licences
I have just come from the local DPS in a blaze of anger, despite having my passport stamped with i-551 and INS verification, the local DPS just shook their head and referred me to some office 30 miles distant.
I told the jobsworth behind the counter, "How do you think I got the licence in the first place?"
All I got was a blank look and was quoted new regulations.
American bureaucracy:curse::curse::curse:
I told the jobsworth behind the counter, "How do you think I got the licence in the first place?"
All I got was a blank look and was quoted new regulations.
American bureaucracy:curse::curse::curse:
