Noorah101

> 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.
> > >
> > > --

What's the DDS?

What you need to do is look at your local DMV's website to determine
what you need in order to get your local driver license.

Rene