Re: Can I exchange a driver's license?
I called the DDS today again and they told me different story. They
said I need to do the road test and written test again. But last time
I called they said I could do that. I am a little confused.
Need help
wrote:
> 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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