There are several categories within the classification of nonimmigrants. In this section we will present each one so that you know what documents to bring to prove your identity and legal presence.

Important notes:

•You must have an established case with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and an ALIEN number, which is the identification number assigned to an alien by USCIS. Required documents may vary. If the applicant does not have a pending case or immigration status, they must seek assistance on their own.

•Nonimmigrants will receive their credential with TEMPORARY status and its validity is determined by the expiration date of the document presented, or one year.

•This also means that you will need to present identification documents and USCIS documents at our offices each time you apply for a replacement or renewal, until you have become a permanent resident.

•I-797 NOTICE OF ACTION receipts provided by USCIS are issued to notify you of the receipt or approval of a case. For purposes of applying for a driver license or identification card, the date of receipt indicated in these letters may
not be greater than 3 years.

Visitors, Foreign Entrepreneurs, and Athletes

Present all of the following documents:

1. Unexpired passport (except for Venezuela with no more than 5 years expired)
2. Valid I-94, and with at least 60 days before the expiration date. Find your I-94 here.

Authorized for employment

Present all of the following documents:

1. Unexpired work permit card (I-766)

Note: If the work permit has expired, but USCIS accepted the renewal application before the current permit expired, also submit the I-797 I-765 Application Receipt letter. Otherwise, you must wait to receive the new card.

Parole

Present all of the following documents:

1. Unexpired passport (except for Venezuela with no more than 5 years expired)
2. I-94 with parole stamp, or I-94 with DT category (find your I-94 here)

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Present all of the following documents:

1. Unexpired passport (except for Venezuela with no more than 5 years expired) or an unexpired work permit with categories A12 or C19. If the permit has expired, you must also present an unexpired passport when you first apply.
2. I-797 letter (That serves as a receipt for your I-765 application) and I-821 application, or approved I-821 application (not required if you have a work permit card)

Notice of Hearing

Present all of the following documents:

1. Unexpired passport (except for Venezuela with no more than 5 years expired) or original birth certificate
2. Letter from an immigration court (Notice of Hearing) scheduling a hearing on the pending proceeding

Pending Political Asylum

Present all of the following documents:

1. Unexpired passport (except for Venezuela with no more than 5 years expired)
2. Letter I-797 (That serves as a receipt for your I-589 application)

Nonimmigrant Married to an U.S. Citizen

Present all of the following documents:

1. Unexpired passport (except for Venezuela with no more than 5 years expired)
2. I-94 (We accept it if it’s expired)
3. Letter I-797 Receipt of application I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)
4. Letter I-797 Receipt of application I-485 (Adjustment to permanent resident)
5. Original marriage certificate
6. Proof of spouse’s citizenship (for example, copy of current U.S. passport, or U.S. birth certificate, or naturalization certificate)

U Visa

Present all of the following documents:

1. Unexpired passport (except for Venezuela with no more than 5 years expired)
2. Letter I-797 Receipt of application I-918, copy of Supplement B
3. If you are not the principal, you must present proof of family relationship with the victim (marriage certificate for spouses, or birth certificate for parent/child relationship)

Students

Present all of the following documents:

1. Unexpired passport (except for Venezuela with no more than 5 years expired)
2. Unexpired I-94
3. Form I-20
4. Present the work permit, if you already obtained one

If you fall under a category where your status allows you to work in the United States, you will need to present your social security number.

Otherwise, you must obtain a letter of ineligibility from the Social Security Administration indicating that you are not eligible to obtain a social security number.

The reason for the ineligibility cannot be because you failed to present the necessary documents.

For more information related to Non-Immigrant requirements for obtaining a Social Security Number, please visit https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm.

Note: If you are a nonimmigrant and at some point you were issued a social security card  and it never came in the mail or was lost, you need to make sure you get your social security documents and present them in our offices

You must submit two (2) documents with your name on them, showing your residential address.

The address must include:

1. The property number
2. Full street name
3. Apartment or unit number (if applicable)
4. City
5. State
6. ZIP code number.

Some examples of accepted documents include, but are not limited to:

• Property registration documents or property rental contract
• Mortgage statement
• Vehicle registration or title in the state of Florida
• U.S. Postal service change of address receipt
• Bills for services such as cable, water or electricity, or the connection
  order for these services

If you only have one document under your name:

If you can only present one document that shows your name and residential address, you can provide at least one document in your name and fill out the form called “Certification of Address”. Click here to access the form.

If you live with family or friends:

If you are unable to provide documents showing your name and residential address, you can provide two (2) documents in the name of the person with whom you reside, along with a document showing family relationship (birth or marriage certificate).

However, if you live with someone that is not an immediate family member, you can print the “Certification of Address” form, which must be signed by both individuals and notarized.

Our employees can notarize the form as long as both individuals are present at our office with acceptable unexpired identification (driver license, identification card or passport).

Click here to access the “Certification of Address” form.

The state of Florida recognizes the driver licenses of some countries, validating the general knowledge and driving tests. Bring your driver license, if your license is from the following countries:

• Canada
• France
• Republic of Korea (South Korea)
• Republic of China (Taiwan)
• Germany (Only the driving test is validated. You will have to complete the general knowledge test.)

When a driver license has expired for more than 12 months, the applicant must pass the State of Florida General Knowledge test.

If you do not have one of these driver licenses, you must complete the six steps listed below:

If you have a license from your country, then you do NOT have to take the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse course.

Your license must be legible, and photocopies of your license will not be accepted. Additionally, we cannot accept licenses that have been issued digitally, such as licenses from Venezuela that were delivered by email.

Our organization does not offer this course. You will have to find a licensed provider to attend the course either online or in person.

For a list of licensed providers, click here.

The General Knowledge and Traffic Signs Test is based on the Florida State License Handbook, which can be found on the Florida Department of Vehicle and Highway Safety website here or you can obtain a physical copy at any of our locations (Except for the AAA office).

This test is offered in all of our offices with the exception of our AAA office.

You will do the theoretical exam on a computer and you will have 60 minutes to complete it. It consists of 50 questions about laws and traffic signs and a minimum of 40 correct questions is required to pass it.

Your vision (distance) and hearing will be tested. If you wear glasses, contact lenses, or hearing aids, please remember to bring them.

Glasses you wear only for reading or looking up close will NOT work for you on this test as we will be testing your ability to see from a distance.

If you do not pass the vision screening, you will be referred to a doctor for a medical exam and then the doctor must complete a form that you must present in our office.

If you have passed the vision test with glasses or contact lenses, you must wear them while operating a vehicle. You can get a ticket if you don’t use them.

You must indicate any physical or mental problems that may affect your ability to drive during your license application, such as epilepsy, fainting spells, dizziness, or any other medical condition that may affect your ability to drive.

This step is optional if you’re 18 or older. If you already know how to drive, you can schedule your driving test once you have completed the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse class and the general knowledge test..

However, if you don’t know how to drive, or want to practice on public roads before going for your driving test, once you have passed the written test, you will need to obtain a “Learner’s Permit” (known as a restricted license).

Our office does not offer driving lessons; you will need to locate an instructor on your own.  For a list of licensed providers, click here.

While you have this type of license you must drive with a person seating down in the front passenger seat. This person must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver license, and will be in charge of monitoring you while you drive.

You can only drive during the day for the first three months when using this license

Note: Under 18 Years Old
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a biological parent or legal guardian to obtain a learner’s license. If the parents cannot accompany the minor to the office, they must submit form 71142, previously authenticated by a notary, in which they give consent for the minor to drive. You can access this form here.

Minors must hold the license for a minimum of one year with no penalty points in their license, or until they turn 18 if they got it at age 17. For the complete list of underage driving restrictions, click here.

All of our road test are done with the examiner outside of your vehicle. The examiner will communicate with you via a hands-free cellular device (Bluetooth, speakerphone or your companion may hold the phone). You will need to bring a cell phone device to complete the road test.

Make sure to bring the following with you when taking the road test:

1. Your own vehicle to complete the road test
2. The vehicle registration of the car you intend to use for the test (Registration must be unexpired)
3. Proof of Florida insurance for the vehicle you intend to use for the test (Insurance must be unexpired)
4. A companion with a valid driver license that will be with you in the car while taking the test (Must be 21 years or older and cannot be a driving school instructor)
5. Highly encouraged to wear a mask

To prepare yourself for the road test, you can watch the following video guide: Road Test Video Guide (English version) or Road Test Video Guide (Spanish version). You can also get more information in the Florida Driver License Manual here.

Note: Only one companion is allowed in the car with you and pets are not allowed.