CA DL thread - Page 37

Originally Posted by kidcomesback

First, my scenario, then a question to you all.

Scenario: Started my CA DL process on October 5th. Passed my driving test and got the provisional DL on October 12th. Still haven't received my actual DL. I know some of you applied after me, and already have gotten it, so I called DMV. They said that my legal presence is still being verified and asked me to call another number to get the whole story. Called that and got a hold of a lady named Deborah, who at first didn't know what Deferred Action was. After me explaining my case, she asked me to fax over my I-94, EAD, and Social Security Card to her, for her to process all of that information. Now I got wary because none of the people who got the DL had to do this, so I asked her why me? She was sorta rude, but she said that it's because my application was in a pool with other applications, and that I just have to wait, whereas if I were to send in my documents to her, it could speed up my process.

Question is: I am already 4 weeks into it, and DMV said that it may take UP TO 6 weeks. So, should I just wait, or just fax everything to Deborah? And secondly, if I do fax in everything, what if I get the dreaded 2 year DL? I know everyone's been getting the 5 year one, but IF for some reason I get the 2 year one, can I talk to someone about this and have it changed?

Originally Posted by marianasauce

If it were me in that position, I would call USCIS first. Let them know that the DMV is having a problem verifying your status, see what they say. Also, I would go to a different DMV, or try calling again. Just get a second opinion. Cause that sounds strange.

And honestly, I think if anyone gets a two year license, which I know a few have, it should be something you could fight. No where does it say it needs to be two years for us. That is bot the law. And I personally don't think it should be up to a dmv employee to decide.

Originally Posted by kidcomesback

First, my scenario, then a question to you all.

Scenario: Started my CA DL process on October 5th. Passed my driving test and got the provisional DL on October 12th. Still haven't received my actual DL. I know some of you applied after me, and already have gotten it, so I called DMV. They said that my legal presence is still being verified and asked me to call another number to get the whole story. Called that and got a hold of a lady named Deborah, who at first didn't know what Deferred Action was. After me explaining my case, she asked me to fax over my I-94, EAD, and Social Security Card to her, for her to process all of that information. Now I got wary because none of the people who got the DL had to do this, so I asked her why me? She was sorta rude, but she said that it's because my application was in a pool with other applications, and that I just have to wait, whereas if I were to send in my documents to her, it could speed up my process.

Question is: I am already 4 weeks into it, and DMV said that it may take UP TO 6 weeks. So, should I just wait, or just fax everything to Deborah? And secondly, if I do fax in everything, what if I get the dreaded 2 year DL? I know everyone's been getting the 5 year one, but IF for some reason I get the 2 year one, can I talk to someone about this and have it changed?

Originally Posted by NotYetKnown

Wait it out 3 more weeks. So, if you haven't received anything after 7 weeks, one week more than what the DMV said to wait a maximum of, then just go ahead and fax your information over to Deborah. Maybe your patience will be rewarded with a 5 year expiration date and no mistakes on your card.

I, for example, received my card today with a five year expiration date on it, however, there were some errors with my name and so I'll have to forfeit my card while they issue me a new one that is mistake free. That means I'll have to wait for my card all over again. :/

Originally Posted by kidcomesback

I think that you won't have to worry about losing your 5 years, since you already got it the first time. They'll probably just fix your name and keep everything the same.

As for me, if i don't get the 5 year one, i definitely intend on fighting.

Originally Posted by Feenmi

Be careful of the DMV, dude. Just saying. They can do a lot of evil stuff to your license....like....idk...make it disappear...and you'll be crying for those 2 years.

Originally Posted by kidcomesback

But, it's my LEGAL right to get the DL for 2 years, no? The only reason I want to fight is because it's not fair for me to get the 2 year deal when I am following the same system as the people getting 5 years. It seems like I am being petty and whiny, but I have been waiting to get a DL ever since I turned 16. And, I am going to make sure that I get the right damn license, the one that everyone else does, and not some "special" one

Originally Posted by kidcomesback

But, it's my LEGAL right to get the DL for 2 years, no? The only reason I want to fight is because it's not fair for me to get the 2 year deal when I am following the same system as the people getting 5 years. It seems like I am being petty and whiny, but I have been waiting to get a DL ever since I turned 16. And, I am going to make sure that I get the right damn license, the one that everyone else does, and not some "special" one

Originally Posted by Feenmi

In CA there are no special licenses. You either have one or you don't. It isn't a "temporary license" or anything like that. And, between you and I, in CA as long as you have a social, you can renew it when it expires. But shhhhh don't tell anybody, ok? You have to prove legal presence to GET a license. But after you get it, all you do is renew. You have a SSN, you're set dude. I have family that have ZERO legal presence here, but since they obtained a SSN back in the day when it was easier, they just renew. There is a dreamer with an uncle that has a deportation order but was able to renew his license bc he has a SSN.

Originally Posted by Feenmi

In CA there are no special licenses. You either have one or you don't. It isn't a "temporary license" or anything like that. And, between you and I, in CA as long as you have a social, you can renew it when it expires. But shhhhh don't tell anybody, ok? You have to prove legal presence to GET a license. But after you get it, all you do is renew. You have a SSN, you're set dude. I have family that have ZERO legal presence here, but since they obtained a SSN back in the day when it was easier, they just renew. There is a dreamer with an uncle that has a deportation order but was able to renew his license bc he has a SSN.