birdsleeps

okiedokie, thanks a lot!

On Nov 10, 6:06 pm, peachfaith <member1...@nomx.expatforums.com> wrote:
> > > I just moved to the states with a K1 visa. I am wondering if I
> > > could
> > > transfer my Canadian driver's license directly from any local
> > > customer
> > > service center?
>
> > > Merci
>
> > I was just going to ask where in Canada you are and where you are
> > going
> > in the US. I see from your closing "merci" that you are
> > French/Canadian
> > and are coming from a Quebec province I would think.
>
> > As others have said it depends on the state you are moving to. New
> > York State will exchange your Canadian license for a New York State
> > license but you must have proof of residing here and a valid piece of
> > identification from the USCIS stating you are here legally, i.e. EAD
> > (work permit) before you can get your license. Most states also
> > require a SSN.
>
> > Driver's licenses are handled differently in the US. Your fiancee is
> > the one who would be best able to help you find out that type of
> > information and what is required for your marriage license, etc. It
> > all
> > depends on the State.
>
> > --
> > I'm not an attorney. This disclaimer is valid in NYS!I am also canadian and i've done mine twice, once in FL and once in GA.
> In FL they made me take the written test. In GA they didn't b/c I was
> transfering my FL licence to GA. Both times I was on F-1 visa. It was
> a simple process each time. I checked the state's DMV website to see
> what documents they required for non US citizens. You should do that for
> the state you are going to. Bring the documents they say and you
> shouldn't have any problems.
>
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