11-09-2006, 11:03 PM

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

11-09-2006, 11:52 PM

> 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

Each state has its own law concerning driver's licenses. You will most
likely be required to take a written exam, a driving test, or both.
Contact your local DMV. Be prepared... while getting a D/L sounds like
it should be a simple procedure, you may very quickly find that it's a
long and complicated process.

Ian

11-09-2006, 11:53 PM

> Each state has its own law concerning driver's licenses. You will most
> likely be required to take a written exam, a driving test, or both.
> Contact your local DMV. Be prepared... while getting a D/L sounds like
> it should be a simple procedure, you may very quickly find that it's a
> long and complicated process.
>
> Ian

Many states also require you to have your SS card, too. As Ian said,
check with your DMV and be prepared to be confused. LOL

Rene

11-10-2006, 12:12 AM

In article <>,
<> 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

Exactly what are you asking? What do you mean by "local customer service
center"?

What we used to refer to as MOT (Ministry of Transportation) in Ontario, is
usually called DMV (Dept. of Motor Vehicles) in the US.

Are you asking if you can trade in your Canadian driver's license for a US
license?

I think the answer is: it depends, but probably not.

I think some states won't even transfer from other states, although I'm NOT
sure on that one. Perhaps some states will.

I had to redo the written and the driving test in California.

There was a longer thread about this a couple of months ago. You might want
to search for DMV, or maybe even my userid..

MH

11-10-2006, 12:48 AM

> 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.

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11-10-2006, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the posts.

I think I will call the customer service center directly in my area and
ask about it. However, shall I go after I obtain the SSN card or
before?

Thanks

On Nov 9, 7:48 pm, Rete <R...@britishexpats.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?
>
> > MerciI 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!
> Posted viahttp://britishexpats.com

11-10-2006, 03:48 PM

> 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

Hi:

Licensing is a function of each indiviudal state. Each state has its
own program for transfer of immigrants from foreign jurisdictions.
Given that the there are 50 states in the US plus the District of
Columbia, each state has a well set-up procedure for people with out-of-
state licenses. Inquire with the local licensing authority [usually
known as "DMV"].

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Immigration & Nat. Law
Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization

11-10-2006, 04:01 PM

You have to apply for SSN first. DMV is linked directly to SS database
for the purpose of comparing data with the Social Security Office. It
takes about 72 hours for SS Office to load the data (that's what I was
told by the DMV employee). I moved to California from Vancouver and I
had to take both written and driving test.
When it comes to the car insurance you can use your driving experience
in Canada to keep your insurance down.

Anaj6882

wrote:
> Thanks for the posts.
>
> I think I will call the customer service center directly in my area and
> ask about it. However, shall I go after I obtain the SSN card or
> before?
>
> Thanks
>
> On Nov 9, 7:48 pm, Rete <R...@britishexpats.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?
> >
> > > MerciI 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!
> > Posted viahttp://britishexpats.com

11-10-2006, 04:10 PM

Thank you for your post. I will do th SS as soon as possible. I still
hope I don't need to do the driving test and written test all over
again.

On Nov 10, 11:01 am, jada7...@yahoo.com wrote:
> You have to apply for SSN first. DMV is linked directly to SS database
> for the purpose of comparing data with the Social Security Office. It
> takes about 72 hours for SS Office to load the data (that's what I was
> told by the DMV employee). I moved to California from Vancouver and I
> had to take both written and driving test.
> When it comes to the car insurance you can use your driving experience
> in Canada to keep your insurance down.
>
> Anaj6882
>
> birdsle...@gmail.com wrote:
> > Thanks for the posts.
>
> > I think I will call the customer service center directly in my area and
> > ask about it. However, shall I go after I obtain the SSN card or
> > before?
>
> > Thanks
>
> > On Nov 9, 7:48 pm, Rete <R...@britishexpats.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?
>
> > > > MerciI 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!
> > > Posted viahttp://britishexpats.com

11-10-2006, 04:47 PM

I just found out that I can do a out of state transfer of the driver's
license in Canada. However, they need the proof of evidence. So after
I apply for SSN, I will do the bank and then the driver's license.

On Nov 10, 11:01 am, jada7...@yahoo.com wrote:
> You have to apply for SSN first. DMV is linked directly to SS database
> for the purpose of comparing data with the Social Security Office. It
> takes about 72 hours for SS Office to load the data (that's what I was
> told by the DMV employee). I moved to California from Vancouver and I
> had to take both written and driving test.
> When it comes to the car insurance you can use your driving experience
> in Canada to keep your insurance down.
>
> Anaj6882
>
> birdsle...@gmail.com wrote:
> > Thanks for the posts.
>
> > I think I will call the customer service center directly in my area and
> > ask about it. However, shall I go after I obtain the SSN card or
> > before?
>
> > Thanks
>
> > On Nov 9, 7:48 pm, Rete <R...@britishexpats.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?
>
> > > > MerciI 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!
> > > Posted viahttp://britishexpats.com