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Important Disclaimers:
• This table is designed to provide driver license examiners/agents with documents required to PROVE
LEGAL PRESENCE ONLY. For proof of identity, see section IR09 of the Driver License Operations Manual.
• This table is constantly changing. If you print the table, make sure you are using the most recent version.
This can be done by comparing the revision date of your printed copy with the revision date of the table
posted on the intranet site.
• Immigrants are required to provide proof of legal presence for original transactions and/or to meet Florida
statute requirements (Incorporating provisions of REAL ID Act).
• Non-Immigrants are required to provide proof of identity and legal presence on every issuance
transaction.

Social Security Number Requirements:

The federal REAL ID Act requires proof of social security number or evidence of a non-work authorized
status. All U.S. citizens, immigrants, and work-authorized nonimmigrants must show proof of social security
number. See the Work-Authorized and Non-Work Authorized Immigration Class list to identify persons who
are work authorized, and are required to provide proof of social security number for a Florida credential.

Issuance Terms:
• Eligibility requirements for length of DL/ID issuance:
o U.S. Citizens and Immigrants
▪ Customers who are 79 years of age and under will be issued an eight-year license or ID card.
▪ Customers who are 80 and older will receive a six-year license or ID card.
▪ Customers who are five to 14 years old will receive a four-year ID card.
o Non-Immigrants
▪ Customers will be issued a license or ID card through the date they are legally entitled to be present
in the United States (the expiration date on the legal presence documents), not to exceed four
years from date of issuance.
▪ If the customer’s immigration documents do not have an expiration date, then the expiration date
of the credential shall not exceed one year.
o Non-Immigrants - Canadian Citizens
▪ Persons providing a Canadian citizenship document as proof of legal presence will be issued a one-
year driver license or ID card.
▪ Canadians providing United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) documents as
proof of legal presence will be issued through the date they are legally entitled to be present in the
United States (the expiration date on the legal presence documents), not to exceed four years from
date of issuance.
▪ If the customer’s immigration documents do not have an expiration date, then the expiration date
of the credential shall not exceed one year.

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• See the Verification of Lawful Status System section (CR08) for issuance system requirements.
• See the following link for descriptions of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
status codes which may appear on documents listed in the Acceptable Documents Table (ADT): USCIS I-
94 Table.pdf (wa.gov).

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Table of Contents (TOC)

Immigrants – Card/Stamps.............................................................................................................................................. 8
I-551 / I-151 Card .............................................................................................................................................. 8
I-551/I-151 Stamp in Passport or I-94 ............................................................................................................. 8
Immigrants – Forms ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
I-797 for I-90 ................................................................................................................................................... 10
I-797 for I-571 ................................................................................................................................................. 10
I-797 for I-751 ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Immigrants – Orders and Others .................................................................................................................................. 12
Immigration Judge Order (IJO) for Adjustment to LPR................................................................................ 12
Notice of Hearing ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Cancellation of Removal Proceedings (EOIR 42A) ........................................................................................ 13
Order of Granting Asylum (I-589) .................................................................................................................. 13
Refugee .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) .......................................................................................................... 14
Non-Immigrants – Cards ................................................................................................................................................ 16
I-766 ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Border Crossing Card ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Non-Immigrants – Forms ............................................................................................................................................... 17
I-94 Bermuda.................................................................................................................................................. 17
I-94 Global Entry ............................................................................................................................................ 17
I-94 CFA/FSM, CFA/PAL or CFA/RMI Stamp ................................................................................................... 17
I-94W............................................................................................................................................................... 18
I-797 for I-129 ................................................................................................................................................. 18
I-797 for I-130 ................................................................................................................................................. 19
I-797 for I-140 ................................................................................................................................................. 21
I-797 for I-360 ................................................................................................................................................. 23
I-797 for I-485 ................................................................................................................................................. 24
I-797 for I-526 ................................................................................................................................................. 26
I-797 for I-539 ................................................................................................................................................. 27
I-797 for I-589 ................................................................................................................................................. 27
I-797 for I-601A ............................................................................................................................................... 28
I-797 for I-765 ................................................................................................................................................. 28
I-797 for I-821 ................................................................................................................................................. 29

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I-797 for I-914 ................................................................................................................................................. 29

I-797 for I-918 ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Non-Immigrants – Orders and Others .......................................................................................................................... 31
Canadian Citizens .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Notice of Hearing ........................................................................................................................................... 31
I-797 for I-290B ............................................................................................................................................... 32
Cancellation of Removal Proceedings (EOIR 42B) ....................................................................................... 32
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) ............................................................................................. 33
Deferred Action Status (DAS) ........................................................................................................................ 33
Immigration Judges Order (IJO) ................................................................................................................... 34
Invitational Travel Order (ITO) for International Military Student (IMS) ..................................................... 35
Order of Supervision (OOS) ........................................................................................................................... 35
Parolee ........................................................................................................................................................... 35
Release on Recognizance (ROR).................................................................................................................... 36
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) ............................................................................................................... 36
Withholding of Removal ................................................................................................................................ 38
Non-Immigrants – Classifications with I-94 ................................................................................................................ 40
A-1 ................................................................................................................................................................... 40
A-2 ................................................................................................................................................................... 40
A-3 ................................................................................................................................................................... 41
B-1 .................................................................................................................................................................. 41
B-2 .................................................................................................................................................................. 41
B1B2 ............................................................................................................................................................... 42
C-2................................................................................................................................................................... 42
C-3................................................................................................................................................................... 42
D...................................................................................................................................................................... 43
E-1 ................................................................................................................................................................... 43
E-2 ................................................................................................................................................................... 43
E-3 ................................................................................................................................................................... 44
F-1 ................................................................................................................................................................... 44
F-2 ................................................................................................................................................................... 44
F-3 ................................................................................................................................................................... 45
G1.................................................................................................................................................................... 45
G2.................................................................................................................................................................... 46

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G3.................................................................................................................................................................... 46
G4.................................................................................................................................................................... 47
G5.................................................................................................................................................................... 47
H1A ................................................................................................................................................................. 48
H1B ................................................................................................................................................................. 48
H2A ................................................................................................................................................................. 48
H-3 .................................................................................................................................................................. 49
H-4 .................................................................................................................................................................. 49
I ....................................................................................................................................................................... 50
J-1 ................................................................................................................................................................... 50
J-2 ................................................................................................................................................................... 50
K-1 .................................................................................................................................................................. 51
K-2 .................................................................................................................................................................. 51
K-3 .................................................................................................................................................................. 51
K-4 .................................................................................................................................................................. 52
L-1 ................................................................................................................................................................... 52
L-2 ................................................................................................................................................................... 52
M-1 .................................................................................................................................................................. 53
M-2 .................................................................................................................................................................. 53
M-3 .................................................................................................................................................................. 54
N-8 .................................................................................................................................................................. 54
N-9 .................................................................................................................................................................. 54
O-1 .................................................................................................................................................................. 55
O-2 .................................................................................................................................................................. 55
O-3 .................................................................................................................................................................. 55
P-1................................................................................................................................................................... 56
P-2................................................................................................................................................................... 56
P-3................................................................................................................................................................... 56
P-4................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Q-1 .................................................................................................................................................................. 57
R-1................................................................................................................................................................... 57
R-2................................................................................................................................................................... 57
TN ................................................................................................................................................................... 58
TD ................................................................................................................................................................... 58

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V-1 ................................................................................................................................................................... 58
V-2 ................................................................................................................................................................... 59
V-3 ................................................................................................................................................................... 59
NATO .............................................................................................................................................................. 59
NATO1 ............................................................................................................................................................ 60
NATO2 ............................................................................................................................................................ 60
NATO3 ............................................................................................................................................................ 60
NATO4 ............................................................................................................................................................ 61
NATO5 ............................................................................................................................................................ 61
NATO6 ............................................................................................................................................................ 61
NATO7 ............................................................................................................................................................ 62
TWOV .............................................................................................................................................................. 62
WB................................................................................................................................................................... 62
WT ................................................................................................................................................................... 62

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Immigrants – Card/Stamps

I-551 / I-151 Card

Description
Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)

Required Documents
• Valid I-551 / I-151 Card

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• Old I-551 / I-151 cards without an expiration date are acceptable for driver license/ identification card
issuance.
• Old I-551 / I-151 cards without an expiration date are acceptable for driver license/ identification card
issuance.
• I-551 / I-151 cards containing the applicant’s baby photo are acceptable. However, inform the customer
that they should obtain a new card. These documents can be used for legal presence only. The customer
must show a separate document, such as a passport, for identity purposes.
• An expired I-551/I-151 Permanent Resident Card may be used for driver license/identification card
issuance as long as the customer’s immigrant status verifies through the VLS system.

I-551/I-151 Stamp in Passport or I-94

Description
Permanent Resident Stamp

Required Documents
• I-551/I-151 stamp in passport or
• I-551/I-151 stamp in I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• The I-551 stamp on a valid passport, the immigrant visa on the passport, or the ADIT stamp will serve as
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proof of status as Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR).

• If the date is expired, the applicant will need a receipt for I-90 from Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) indicating they have applied for replacement I-551 card.
• The valid I-551 stamp on the valid passport must have the alien registration number.
• If it has only eight digits, add a '0' in the front of it to make it nine digits.

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Immigrants – Forms

I-797 for I-90

Description
This form is used to apply for a replacement I-551, when there is a name change, lost/stolen card,
renewing an expired I-551, etc.

To issue with an I-90, a customer’s Immigrant Status must verify through VLS.

This form is NOT used for an applicant with a conditional resident card to remove conditional
status.

Required Documents
• I-797 for I-90

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

I-797 for I-571

Description
Travel Document/Refugee Travel Permit

Required Documents
• Refugee Travel Document

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

I-797 for I-751

Description
This form is used by persons who were issued a conditional resident (I-551) card for two years due to marriage
to a United States Citizen (USC). The I-829 is used to remove the conditions for an E-5 investor. The I-751,

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when approved, will extend the validity of the I- 551 for 10 years.

Required Documents
• I-797 for I-751 and
• I-551 (conditional card)

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comment
• The I-751 can be submitted even after the conditional resident card has expired.

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Immigrants – Orders and Others

Immigration Judge Order (IJO) for Adjustment to LPR

Description
Immigration Judges Order (IJO) Granting Adjustment of Status to Permanent Resident (Must have A#)

Required Documents
• IJO

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• Prosecutorial Discretion and Administrative Closures, see IJO in the Non-Immigrant Section.

Notice of Hearing

Description
Notice of Hearing and Removal Proceedings

Required Documents
• Notice of Hearing

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Comments
• The hearing date must be a future date from the date of application for a driver license or identification
card.
• Notice of Hearing can be taken as evidence for issuance if verification has been made with the
immigration court by calling the Immigration Court line at: 1-800-898-7180. Press option 1 to verify that
there is a future court date or option 3 to hear the court’s decision. Another verification option is to check
the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) website at https://acis.eoir.justice.gov and enter the
alien number. If the future hearing date or case pending status cannot be verified by calling the court
line, or checking the EOIR website, refuse issuance and advise the customer that the future hearing date
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or case pending status needs to be updated.

Cancellation of Removal Proceedings (EOIR 42A)

Description
Notice of Hearing for Cancellation of Removal Proceedings (COR)

Required Documents
When COR is for Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)
• Ask for Notice of Hearing (NOH).
• Ask for Alien Registration Number (A#) and request Document Validation Unit (DVU) confirmation that A#
is confirmed as LPR by Homeland Security (DHS). If A # is not confirmed, deny issuance.

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• The hearing date must be at least 60 days after the date of application for license or identification card.
• When COR is for a Non-immigrant (filing an EOIR 42B) see Cancellation of Removal Proceedings in the
Non-Immigrant Section.

Order of Granting Asylum (I-589)

Description
This could be from an Immigration Judges Order (IJO) or USCIS through an I-797 Notice of Action.

Required Documents
• Wording should clearly state Application for Asylum is granted.
• They must have an Alien Registration Number (A#).

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• Once an asylum applicant is granted asylum, and the applicant’s spouse and/or unmarried children

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under the age of 21 come into the country with a valid passport, it will be stamped as “Admitted as an
Asylee”. This means they are also fully granted an asylum status even on the date of entry.

Refugee

Description
All refugees will have an alien registration number (A#) and have a valid passport and/or I-94.

Required Documents
• Valid Passport and
• I-94 with Refugee Stamp

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• This could be an I-797 or some other form from USCIS.
• The applicant’s spouse and/or unmarried children under the age of 21 come into the country with a valid
passport; it will be stamped as “Admitted as a Refugee” or similar words indicating the same. This means
they are also fully granted refugee status even on the date of entry.
• All refugees will be treated as lawful permanent residence for license or identification card issuance
purposes.

Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)

Description
Issued by the U.S. Department of Health to children released to sponsors while seeking lawful presence status
in the U.S.

The office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Verification of Release Form is issued by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services. It is evidence that the minor child was released to a sponsor while properly filing
for immigration status. However, the document itself does not confer an immigration status based on
confirmation from the Office of Refugee Resettlement in Washington D.C.

The ORR may not be accepted as:

• Proof of Lawful Presence
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• Primary Identification
• Secondary Identification

The ORR is not valid for the issuance of a credential.

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Non-Immigrants – Cards

I-766

Description
Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

Required Documents
• Valid I-766

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Note: If a customer presents a post-completion EAD card, the 60-day grace period should be added to the
expiration date of the document for issuance.

Comments
• If the EAD card is expired, a license or identification card can only be issued if the customer provides a
receipt notice (I-797 for I-765) showing they applied for an EAD renewal prior to the EAD card expiring.

Border Crossing Card

Description
Border Crossing card

Required Documents
• Valid Border Crossing Card (BCC) only if accompanied by an I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• The Border Crossing Card is issued for the purpose of temporarily crossing over the Mexican border to the
United States for business or pleasure. It cannot be taken alone. It must be accompanied by an I-94. Length
of lawful presence stay in the United States is determined by the I-94, not the Border Crossing Card.

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Non-Immigrants – Forms

I-94 Bermuda

Description
An I-94 is an admission record of arrival/departure in the United States. Entry into the United States is
authorized by a Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer.

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

I-94 Global Entry

Description
An I-94 is an admission record of arrival/departure in the United States. Entry into the United States is
authorized by a Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer.

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & Global Entry I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• This is currently only issued for US Citizens, LPRs, persons from the Netherlands (Dutch countries) or
Mexico.

I-94 CFA/FSM, CFA/PAL or CFA/RMI Stamp

Description
An I-94 is an admission record of arrival/departure in the United States. Entry into the United States is
authorized by a Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer.

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Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94 (the I-94 may be expired)

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• Four years from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Comments
• Citizens of Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Marshall Islands are non-immigrants
but with authorization to stay permanently in the USA.

I-94W

Description
An I-94 is an admission record of arrival/departure in the United States. Entry into the United States is
authorized by a Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer.

Required Documents
• Valid Passport and
• I-94W

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• 90 days from date of entry indicated in the passport.
• Expiration date is stamped in passport.

I-797 for I-129

Description
Application for a Non-Immigrant Worker and extension of lawful presence status

Required Documents
• Valid Passport and I-94

Verify
• Date of Entry - If none, ask them to get the date of entry stamped by DHS.
• Employer Name - When applicant documents indicate a change of status such as B1B2 to H-1, F-1 to H-1,
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etc., ask for employment letter from petitioner. If petitioner and beneficiary are the same, refer to
Document Validation Unit (DVU). If different from self, ask for employment letter.

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• I-94 will sometimes be printed on the bottom of the I-797 for I-129 when the status is extended. The I-94
section from the bottom of the I-797 can be used by itself without the top of the I-797 or the passport.
• For all self-filers employing themselves, scan documents and send to DVU for verification.
• Application for extension of stay will be accepted if made prior to expiration date. If applicant is extending
status with the same employer, an employer letter is not needed.
• If the customer is changing status from a non-work authorized nonimmigrant status to a work-
authorized nonimmigrant status, an SSN or pending I-765 applying for work authorization is also
required.

I-797 for I-130

Description
1. I-797-for I-130 Pending - Immigrant Petition for Relatives or Orphan

Petitioner is a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

Required Documents
• Evidence of petitioner’s status and
• Valid Passport and I-94 (I-94 may be expired) or
• DHS evidence of date of entry and duration of legal status and
• Documents showing relationship between petitioner and beneficiary such as:
o Marriage Certificate for spouse.
o Birth Certificate for siblings indicating same parents.
o Birth Certificate proving child parent relationship.
o Adoption papers when applicable.
• An I-485 receipt notice is required on a pending I-130 when it is an immediate relative of U.S. citizens.

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

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Comments
• The I-94 or date of entry document may be expired if the I-130 was filed while in status.
• I-130 for immediate relatives may be over three years old (immediate relatives are spouse, parents, and
unmarried minor children under 21 years old of USC only).
• I-130 for all other eligible relatives must be less than three years old to be accepted.

Eligible relatives of US Citizens include- unmarried children 21 years or older- married son or daughter any
age - Your brother or sister (petitioner must be 21 or older).

Eligible relatives of Lawful Permanent Residents include – Spouse and unmarried children.

Immediate relatives who entered the United States legally and present a valid Passport, I-94 (may be expired)
and a pending application for both the I-130 and I-485 can be issued a license or ID card, even if they did not
file the I-130 and I-485 while in status.

In cases where the client may be in removal proceedings for an earlier application but has since become an
immediate relative, an I-485 will not be necessary since the applicant can only file this when the I-130 is
approved. The DL/ID can be issued based on the I-797 for the I-130 and the proof of the relationship as an
immediate relative.

Example- customer presents a valid Passport and I-94 from Brazil, entered as a visitor (B2) on 12-10-2006, is
now an overstay, married a US citizen and files the I-130 and I-485, customer can be issued a license or ID card
with these two pending applications even though she did not file these forms while in status. Accept even if
both applications have been filed separately. They do not have to be filed at the same time. This is allowed
because she married a US citizen, which now makes her an immediate relative and came into the US legally.

Description
2. I-797-for I-130 Approved - Immigrant Petition for Relatives or Orphan

Petitioner is a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

Required Documents
• Evidence of petitioner’s status and
• Valid Passport and I-94 (I-94 may be expired) or
• DHS evidence of date of entry and duration of legal status and
• I-797 for I-130 and I-485 (documents will be accepted even if the forms were not filed while in status)
• Check https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html to confirm
eligibility to file I-485 based on priority date. The priority date (received date) per the I-797 for I-130
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indicating approval must be earlier than or be within 180 days of the priority date as stated in the
http://travel.state.gov/visa website based on the latest bulletin in the website. This check is not
required for immediate relatives. Immediate relative beneficiary MUST have entered the country legally.
Documents showing relationship between petitioner and beneficiary such as:
o Marriage Certificate for spouse
o Birth Certificate for siblings indicating same parents
o Birth Certificate proving child parent relationship
o Adoption papers when applicable

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Comments
• I-130 and I-485 forms can be over three years old.
• If the I-130 was filed prior to April 30, 2001, (eligibility under 245I) person does not require proof of entry
if I-485 has been filed.
• If I-485 was not filed, deny issuance.

I-797 for I-140

Description
1. I-797 for I-140 Pending - Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker

Required Documents
• Valid Passport and I-94 (I-94 may be expired) and
• Labor Certification (Second and Third Employment Based Preference Only) and
• Letter from employer if different from original petitioner
Original / Renewal Driver License or Identification Card
I-797 must be within three years of DL application. I-140 must have been applied for while in legal
status.

For all self-filers employing themselves, scan documents and send to DVU for verification.

Family member names must be listed on page four of the I-140 application for the family members to
be eligible for a license.

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Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Comments
• Per Section 245(k) of the INA, some Preference Classifications under the employment-based I-140 can
concurrently file the pending I-140 and the pending I-485 if visas are available (i.e., foreign nationals with
extra abilities). These categories will be listed in the PREFERENCE CLASSIFICATION section on the I-140. If
visas are available, current legal status would be 180 days after the expiration date of the I-94. For visa
availability, check the visa bulletin link below or call DVU for assistance.
• Employment based preferences are listed on the Department of State website at
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html
• An approved I-485 welcome letter establishes immigrant status providing the immigrant status is
confirmed in VLS.

Description
2. I-797 for I-140 Approved - Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker

Required Documents
• Valid Passport and I-94 (I-94 may be expired)

If I-140 is approved; customer must present I-797 for I-485. If a Visa number is not available and an I-485
cannot be filed, customers may show other valid non-immigrant status such as a valid Employment
Authorization Document (EAD), approved H1B or an application for H1B, or I-797 for I-129 while in status.

Check https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html to confirm eligibility to

file I-485 based on priority date.

Original/ Renewals Driver License or Identification Card

Customers must have a valid passport and I-94. Forms can be over thee years. If the I-140 was filed prior to
April 30, 2001, (eligibility under 245I), person does not require proof of entry if I-485 has been filed.

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Comments
• Marriage certificates for spouses not listed on the approved I-797 for the I-140 can be used to show
relationship to the beneficiary of the approved I-140.

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I-797 for I-360

Description
1. Battered Spouse of Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) or United States Citizen (USC)

Required Documents
• I-797 for I-360 approved or
• I-797 for an I-360 pending must state “Prima Facie Case” has been established or
• The I-797 for the I-360 on letterhead from USCIS stating “Prima Facie Case”
• Marriage certificate (only if available)

Lawful entry is not a requirement.

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed one year from date of driver license or identification
card issuance.

Description
2. Religious Worker

Required Documents
If a Minister, Certificate of Ordination in the denomination;
• The certificate must be over two years old.
• Must present valid passport and I-94 to indicate lawful entry.
• Filing of I-360 must be dated when I-94 was still valid.
• The I-797 for the I-360 can also be on USCIS letterhead.

If not a Minister, then they must show documents showing they are a member in the denomination for at least
two years (These documents would have been presented with the application).

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed one year from date of driver license or identification
card issuance.

Description
3. Widow or Widower of US Citizen

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Required Documents
• Copy of spouse’s death certificate–death within two years of filing.
• Copy of evidence that spouse was a US citizen such as spouse’s birth certificate, valid passport,
Naturalization Certificate, etc.
• Copy of Marriage Certificate to citizen spouse.
• The I-797 for the I-360 can also be on USCIS letterhead.

Lawful entry is not a requirement.

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed one year from date of driver license or identification
card issuance.

Description
4. Special Immigrant

Amerasian, Juvenile, Employee in the Panama Canal Zone, Physician, International Organization Member,
armed Forces member, Afghan/Iraq National Translator, Iraq National working with U.S. Government in Iraq,
Self-petitioning.

The I-797 for the I-360 can also be on USCIS letterhead.

Refer all of these cases to Document Validation Unit (DVU).

I-797 for I-485

Description
1. Application for adjustment of status to Lawful Permanent Resident

Required Documents
• Valid passport or other acceptable USCIS document
• I-797 showing approved I-130 (along with supporting documentation, see “I-797 for I-130 Approved”
section) or approved I-140. See comments section below for exception to the approved I-130/I-140
requirement.

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Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Comments
• The I-485 is a form used to file for adjustment of status to a Lawful Permanent Resident (immigrant). In
most cases, customers will have to show the approved I-797 for the I-130 or I-140, along with the pending
I-797 for the I-485. However, there are exceptions to this requirement. Some immigration classifications
are not required to show the approved I-797 for the I-130 or I-140 before filing the I-797 for the I-485. In
these cases, however, the customer must still provide immigration documents to show the prior approved
immigration status held before filing for the I-797 for the I-485. Some examples of immigration
classifications that do not require the approved I-797 for the I-130 or I-140 when filing the pending I-485
are as follows:
o Asylees
o Refugees
o K-1 classification (Fiancée of U.S. Citizen)
o Humanitarian I-797 petitions such as the I-360, i.e., Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) or
o Any other documents showing that the applicant’s prior approved immigration classification allows
filing for adjustment of status without the approved I-130 or the I-140.
• An I-797 receipt notice for the I-485 cannot be taken alone. It must be accompanied by the approved I-
130/140 or evidence of a prior approved immigration classification which does not require presenting the
approved I-130 or I-140.
• Before turning away customers for the above requirements, please call the Document Validation Unit for
clarification if there are questions.
• An approved I-485 welcome letter establishes immigrant status providing the immigrant status is
confirmed in VLS.

Description
2. Application for Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident for Cuban nationals under the
Cuban Adjustment Act

Required Documents
• Proof of Cuban Nationality (i.e., valid Cuban passport or Cuban birth certification)
• Proof of primary identification per REAL ID requirements.
• Evidence of being inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States after January 1, 1959 ( i.e., I-
94 or parole stamp).
• Pending I-485

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Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Comments
• Proof of Cuban nationality is required when presenting an I-797 for I-485 / Application for Adjustment of
Status to Lawful Permanent Resident for Cuban nationals under the Cuban Adjustment Act but does not
serve as proof of identity unless it’s an unexpired Cuban passport.
• The Cuban Adjustment Act allows all Cubans who are eligible to file I-485 for LPR status (the approved I-
130 or I-140 is not required).
• Only Cubans who are not yet U.S. citizens are eligible for benefits under the Cuban Adjustment Act.
o Spouses and Unmarried Children of Cubans can file an I-485 without an I-130/I-140 under the Cuban
Adjustment Act.
o Relatives of Cubans with U.S. citizenship must file an I-130/I-485.
o An I-485 approved under the Cuban Adjustment Act establishes immigrant status providing the
immigrant status is verified in VLS.

I-797 for I-526

Description
This form is used by an entrepreneur to petition USCIS for status as an immigrant to the United States under
section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. Under the EB-5 investor program,
entrepreneurs (and their spouses and unmarried children under 21) are eligible to apply for a green card
(permanent residence).

Required Documents
• Valid Passport and I-94 (I-94 may be expired) or
• DHS evidence of date of entry and duration of legal status and
• Documents showing relationship between petitioner and beneficiary such as:
o Marriage Certificate for spouse.
o Birth Certificate for siblings indicating same parents.
o Birth Certificate proving child parent relationship.
o Adoption papers when applicable.

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

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Comments
• When an approved I-797 for the I-526 and a pending I-485 is presented for issuance, no I-130 or I-140 is
required.
• To issue, I-526 must be approved.
• If the pending I-485 is not presented, deny issuance.

I-797 for I-539

Description
Application to Extend or Change Non-Immigrant Status

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• Same as expiration date on document not to exceed one year from date of driver license or identification
card issuance.

Comments
• Must be filed while in status.
• If the customer is changing from a non-work authorized nonimmigrant status to a work-authorized
nonimmigrant status, an SSN or pending I-765 applying for work authorization is also required.

I-797 for I-589

Description
This Form is Used to Apply for Asylum.

Required Documents
• I-797 for I-589 and
• Valid Passport

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

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Comments
• The blue half-sheet is also acceptable as an I-589 receipt notice for issuance.
• If the customer has been granted asylee status, they are categorized as an immigrant.

I-797 for I-601A

Description
This form may be used by certain immediate relatives of U.S. citizens to request a provisional waiver of the
unlawful presence grounds of inadmissibility under section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (INA), prior to departing the United States to appear at a U.S. Embassy or consulate for an immigrant visa
interview.

Required Documents
• Valid passport and I-94 (if available) and
• I-601A (approved)

Length of License / ID Card Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

I-797 for I-765

Description
This Form is used to Apply for Employment Authorization

Required Documents
• For Valid/expired Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with I-797 for I-765 indicating application
prior to expiration of EAD or
• For customers applying for first-time EADs, an I-797 for I-765 indicating application prior to expiration date
of an I-94 or other USCIS-approved document must be presented.

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

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I-797 for I-821

Description
Application for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

This application can only be made for countries designated by Secretary of DHS. To process, see TPS in the
Non-Immigrant section.

I-797 for I-914

Description
Petition for a T Non-Immigrant Status

Required Documents
• I-797 for an I-914 or
• I-797 for an I-914 ASC Fingerprint Notice with stamp indicating date when fingerprinted
• Documents must have an Alien Registration Number (A#)

Optional Documents
• I-797 for an I-914 Supplement B (This is optional and only if available)

Important
The I-797 for I-914 receipt notice can be accepted for issuance of DL/ID until such time that a customer can
produce an I-797 for I-914 indicating approval.

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance

Comments
• This form is used by victims of human trafficking who have suffered abuse. Lawful entry is not required.
Many may receive their passports after entry and when filing for I-914. (Annually only 1100-1300 cases are
filed nationally. Hence large volumes in our offices should be brought to our attention. Florida processes
fewer than 50 in a year.)

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I-797 for I-918

Description
Petition for a U Non-Immigrant Status

Required Documents
Principal (the victim whose name is on the Supplement B)
• Valid Passport and I-94 (if available) and
• I-797 for an I-918 and
• Copy of Supplement B

Qualifying Family Members

• Valid Passport and I-94 (if available) and
• I-797 for an I-918A or I-797 for an I-929
• Copy of the principal’s redacted Supplement B
• Documents providing relationship of spouse, sibling, or child under 21 to the U-1 recipient (principal),
such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, adoption papers, etc.
• If the child is over 21, contact the Document Validation Unit.

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Comments
• The required Supplement B is used by victims of crimes who have suffered abuse and/or have information
regarding criminal activity and are willing to assist our law enforcement in the investigation of such
activities.
• They are entitled to a four-year Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and are eligible to adjust
status with an I-485 after three years as a U-visa holder.
• Sensitive information on the required Supplement B regarding the U-1 recipient could already be blacked
out.

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Non-Immigrants – Orders and Others

Canadian Citizens

Description
Canadians must provide proof of Canadian citizenship to be issued a Florida driver license or ID card by
presenting a Canadian Birth Certificate, valid Canadian passport, Canadian Certificate of Citizenship or
Canadian Naturalization, and an approved secondary identification.

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Notice of Hearing

Description
Notice of Hearing and Removal Proceedings

Required Documents
• Notice of Hearing

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Comments
• The hearing date must be a future date from the date of application for a driver license or identification
card.
• Notice of Hearing can be taken as evidence for issuance if verification has been made with the immigration
court by calling the Immigration Court line at: 1-800-898-7180. Press option 1 to verify that there is a future
court date or option 3 to hear the court’s decision. Another verification option is to check the Executive
Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) website at https://acis.eoir.justice.gov and enter the alien number.
If the future hearing date or case pending status cannot be verified by calling the court line, or checking
the EOIR website, refuse issuance and advise the customer that the future hearing date or case pending
status needs to be updated.

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I-797 for I-290B

Description
The Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, is used to file an appeal or motion to reopen or reconsider on
any denial decision under the immigrations laws over which the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) does not
have appellate jurisdiction. The appeal or motion must be filed with the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS). It may be used when: 1) to file an appeal with the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO); 2)
to file a motion to reconsider a decision of USCIS; 3) to file a motion to reopen a decision of USCIS; or 4) to file
a motion to reopen a decision OF USCIS, including decisions under the Northwest immigrant Rights Project
(NWIRP) Settlement, or the Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ), or the Perez-Olano Settlement Agreement
(POSA).

Required Documents
• I-797 for I-290B

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Comments
• For denial notices dated between November 1, 2021 and March 26, 2022, the I-290B must be filed within
90 days of the denial.
• For denial notices dated prior to November 1, 2021, the I-290B must be filed within 30 calendar days
after personal service of the denial decision; and 33 calendar days if the denial decision was mailed.
• The I-290B must at least be in a pending status to give legal presence. If motion is denied, then deny
issuance.

Cancellation of Removal Proceedings (EOIR 42B)

Description
Notice of Hearing for Cancellation of Removal Proceedings (COR)

Required Documents
• Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or
• In extenuating circumstances, we can accept a DHS receipt for an I-765 application along with Notice of
Hearing (NOH).

When COR is for Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), see Notice of Hearing Cancellation or Removal
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Proceedings in the Immigrant Section.

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Comments
• The hearing date must be at least 60 days later from the date of application for a driver license or
identification card.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Description
Deferred action is a discretionary determination to defer removal action of an individual as an act of
prosecutorial discretion. DACA was rescinded on September 5, 2017. Because of federal court orders on
January 9, 2018 and February 13, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has
resumed accepting requests for renewal (refer to Comments section).

Required Documents
• Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with a Category Code of C33. or
• Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with a Category Code of C33, along with USCIS I-821D and I-
765 receipt notices if the EAD card is about to or has expired (filing while in status is not required).

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• Because DACA was rescinded in 2017 and federal courts later allowed renewals of DACA, USCIS has a late
renewal policy. Therefore, DACA customers do not have to file for renewal while in status. They must,
however, show an expired or valid DACA EAD (category code C33) indicating that they were granted DACA
prior to its rescission.
• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Deferred Action Status (DAS)

Description
The secretary of DHS can decide to defer any action against any individual for humanitarian reasons when
the applicant is either in removal proceedings or when an order of deportation has been issued. This is more
common in the self –filing of I-360 by abused spouse whose petition has been denied.

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Required Documents
• Removal Proceedings Notice OR
• Order of Removal OR
• Notice of Denial of Petition for Status OR
• Notice of Deferred Action Status

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• Date on the Deferred Action Status Letter on Homeland Security letterhead or one year, whichever
comes first.

Immigration Judges Order (IJO)

Description
1. Prosecutorial Discretion
Under a new initiative from the DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, their attorneys and
the Director/Deputy Director of DHS are allowed to use their discretion to close cases and allow applicants
currently in removal proceedings to remain in the country lawfully. This is a two-step process: The
applicant’s attorney and the prosecutors in ICE, etc., jointly file a motion to terminate the removal
proceedings case. Then the motion is heard by an immigration judge and a Final Order is issued. The Final
Order may be approved, granted, or denied.

In all such cases, we can issue the license/ID for one year upon receiving the following documents:
• Original of the Final Order “granting” or “approving” the motion.

If the motion is denied, we will not process for issuance.

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Description
2. Administrative Closure
Administrative closure or termination of a removal proceeding case implies that the case has not been proven
by DHS to warrant removal and deportation, and the applicant can remain lawfully in the country. When a
case is administratively terminated, we can issue the license/ID upon receiving the order terminating the
case.

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Required Documents
• IJO Order administratively closing the case.
For Immigration Judges Order (IJO) Granting Adjustment of Status to Permanent Resident, see IJO in the
Immigrant Section.

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Invitational Travel Order (ITO) for International Military Student (IMS)

Description
Bearer is a military person invited under North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) rules. He or she will have
no other document, such as an I-94 or valid passport. ITO for IMS with an ID from his/her home country is
sufficient.

ITO is a three-page document with personal details of the bearer. The last item specifies end date of training.
Item 11(e) lists number of days authorized in this country after training. The end date of training, added to
leave days, equals maximum period of DL or ID issuance.

Order of Supervision (OOS)

Description
Issued to people who are ordered to be deported but, cannot be deported.

An Order of Supervision may not be used for the issuance of a credential.

Parolee

Description
Persons admitted temporarily who may otherwise be inadmissible

Required Documents
• Parolee Stamp
• Must have Alien Registration Number (A#)

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Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• Only valid Parolee documents are accepted.

Release on Recognizance (ROR)

Description
Issued to people who are ordered deported but are stateless, so they cannot be deported.

Effective November 12, 2019, the ROR will no longer be accepted as:
• Proof of Lawful Presence
• Primary Identification
• Secondary Identification

The ROR is not valid for the issuance of a credential.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Description
If TPS customers present all required documents under the “Required Documents” section below, customers
will get the full extension for that TPS country.

If TPS customers present only Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) with either category code “A12”
or “C19” with the following expiration dates, they will be entitled to the full extension of the relevant TPS
countries. If TPS customers present approval notices for the I-797 for the I-821, they will also be entitled to
the full TPS extension if one of the following expiration dates are on the approval notices. TPS customers in
these scenarios will still have to present valid passports if they have never been issued a driver license or
identification card with our agency. If they do not have valid passports, make sure that they have presented
some type of primary identification (passport or EAD) in the past which was valid for issuance at that time.
The relevant expiration dates for these scenarios are:

07/22/2017 01/22/2018 07/05/2018 04/02/2019 09/09/2019 03/24/2020

11/02/2017 03/09/2018 11/02/2018 06/24/2019 01/02/2022 01/04/2021
01/05/2018 06/24/2018 01/05/2019 07/22/2019 01/05/2020 10/04/2021

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09/09/2022 12/31/2022

Required Documents
• Passport
• I-797 for I-821 or
• An approved I-821 receipt notice with one of the expiration dates listed below.

Afghanistan: designated through November 20, 2023.

Burma: designated through November 25,2022.

Cameroon: designated through December 7, 2023.

El Salvador: designated through June 30, 2024.

Ethiopia: designated through June 12, 2024.

Haiti: designated through June 30, 2024.

Honduras: designated through June 30, 2024.

Nepal: designated through June 30, 2024.

Nicaragua: designated through June 30, 2024.

Somalia: designated through March 17, 2023.

Sudan: designated through June 30, 2024.

South Sudan: designated through November 3, 2023.

Syria: designated through March 31, 2024.

Ukraine: designated through October 19, 2023.

Yemen: designated through September 3, 2024.

Venezuela: designated through March 10,2024.

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Length of DL/ID Issuance

• Same as expiration date of the TPS extension but not to exceed 18 months from date of driver license or
identification card issuance.

Comments
• Haitian TPS customers presenting TPS documents with an expiration date of 12/31/2022 are
automatically extended to the new TPS expiration period of 06/30/2024.
Haitian TPS customers presenting only an EAD or approved I-821 receipt notices with an expiration date
of February 3, 2023, will need to present a recent I-821 receipt to be issued with the new extension date.
• Sudan TPS customers presenting TPS documents with an expiration date of 12/31/2022 are
automatically extended to the new TPS expiration period of 06/30/2024.
Sudan TPS customers presenting only an EAD or approved I-821 receipt notices with an expiration date
of October 19, 2023, will need to present a recent I-821 receipt to be issued with the new extension date.
• If a TPS customer presents only an EAD Card with the A12 or C19 category code (can be expired), and it
does not include one of the expiration dates listed above, the customer is automatically issued a six month
extension but not to exceed the extended date for that TPS country.
• Some TPS customers may present Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) indicating a country of
birth that is not a TPS country. If the category code A12 or C19 is on the TPS EAD, it is acceptable. To
determine the TPS country and expiration date of the driver license or identification card, the TPS
customer must present the I-821 application for TPS (not the I-797 receipt notice). Page 2 of the I-821
application will list all countries of residence or citizenship/nationality before entering the United
States. Use the TPS country listed on this page of the I-821 application to determine the TPS expiration
date. If TPS customers present other documentation indicating the TPS country under which they were
entitled to file, please call the Document Validation Unit for assistance.

Withholding of Removal

Description
This is petitioned for applicants who lose their eligibility for asylum due to some adverse event, such as a
conviction for a felony.

Required Documents
• Government Issued Photo ID
• Immigration Judge’s Order Granting Withholding of Removal

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Length of DL/ID Issuance

• One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

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Non-Immigrants – Classifications with I-94

A-1
Description
Ambassador, Diplomat or Consular Official or Family

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94
• Non-Eligibility Letter (not required for a Learner’s License)

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter.
• A Non-Eligibility Letter may come from Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) or Department of Defense (DOD).

A-2
Description
Other Government Official or Family

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94
• Non-Eligibility Letter (not required for a Learner’s License)

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter.
• A Non-Eligibility Letter may come from Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) or Department of Defense (DOD).

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A-3
Description
Personal Employee of A-1 or A-2

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94
• Non-Eligibility Letter (not required for a Learner’s License)

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter.
• A Non-Eligibility Letter may come from Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) or Department of Defense (DOD).

B-1
Description
Temporary Visitor for Business

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

B-2
Description
Temporary Visitor for Pleasure

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

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B1B2
Description
Temporary Visitor for Business or Pleasure

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

C-1

Description
Alien in Transit
Not Entitled to Issuance

C-2
Description
Alien in Transit to United Nations (UN)

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

C-3
Description
Foreign Government Official, Family Member or Employee in Transit

Not entitled to issuance

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Description
Crew member for Sea or Air

Not entitled to issuance

E-1
Description
Treaty Trader, Spouse of or Child of

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94
• Non-Eligibility Letter
Required for employees of Taipei Economic and Cultural Offices (TECRO)

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter from the American Institute in Taiwan.

E-2
Description
Treaty Investor, Spouse of or Child of

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• Children of the E-2 principal are non-work authorized. If the name under “PA (Principal Alien)” on the visa
is different from the “Issuing Post Name”, the customer is an E-2 dependent. If it cannot be determined if
the dependent is the spouse or child, ask the customer.
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E-3
Description
Nationals of Australia in a Specialty Occupation, Spouses and Children Accompanying or Following to Join
Principal Alien

Required Documents
• Valid Passport and I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

F-1
Description
Student

Required Documents
• Valid Passport and I-94 and
• I-20

Length of DL/ID Issuance

The expiration date of the I-20 plus 60 days, not to exceed four years from date of
driver license or identification card issuance.
OR
The expiration date of the approved Optional Practical Training (OPT), plus 60 days,
not to exceed four years from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Note: When the customer presents a post-completion OPT EAD card, the 60-day grace period should be
added to the expiration date of the document for issuance.

F-2
Description
Spouse or Child of Student

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Required Documents
• Valid Passport and I-94
• I-20

Length of DL/ID Issuance

Same as Principal F-1
Note: When the customer presents a post-completion OPT EAD card, the 60-day grace period should be
added to the expiration date of the document for issuance.

F-3
Description
Canadian or Mexican Commuter Student

Required Documents
• Valid Passport and I-94 and
• I-20

Length of DL/ID Issuance

The expiration date of the I-20 plus 60 days, not to exceed four years from date of
driver license or identification card issuance.
OR
The expiration date of the approved Optional Practical Training (OPT), plus 60 days,
not to exceed four years from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Note: When the customer presents a post-completion OPT EAD card, the 60-day grace period should be
added to the expiration date of the document for issuance.

G1
Description
Principle Resident Representative of Recognized Foreign Government to International Organization or
Family

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

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• Non-Eligibility Letter (not required for a Learner’s License)

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter.
• A Non-Eligibility Letter may come from Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) or Department of Defense (DOD).

G2
Description
Other Representative of Recognized Foreign Government to International Organization or family

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94
• Non-Eligibility Letter (not required for a Learner’s License)

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter.
• A Non-Eligibility Letter may come from Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) or Department of Defense (DOD).

G3
Description
Representative for Non-Recognized Non-member for Member Government to International Organization or
Family

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94
• Non-Eligibility Letter (not required for a Learner’s License)

Length of DL/ID Issuance

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• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter.
• A Non-Eligibility Letter may come from Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) or Department of Defense (DOD).

G4
Description
International Organization Officer or Employee, or Immediate Family

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94
• Non-Eligibility Letter (not required for a Learner’s License)

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter.
• A Non-Eligibility Letter may come from Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) or Department of Defense (DOD).

G5
Description
Personal Employee of G-1 through G-4

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94
• Non-Eligibility Letter (not required for a Learner’s License)

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter.

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• A Non-Eligibility Letter may come from Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) or Department of Defense (DOD).

H1A
Description
Registered Nurse

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

H1B
Description
Alien in Specialty Occupation (Professional)

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

H2A
Description
Temporary Worker Performing Agricultural Services

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter.
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H2B

Description
Temporary Worker Performing Other Services

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

H-3
Description
Trainee

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

H-4
Description
Spouse or Child of Alien Classified as H1A/B, H2A/B or H4

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

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I
Description
Representative of Foreign Media, Spouse and Child

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94
• If I-94 is over three years old, require a letter dated within the previous 90 days from employer on official
letter head stating that applicant is still a valid employee.

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

J-1
Description
Exchange Visitor

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94 and
• DS2019

Length of DL/ID Issuance

D/S, Expiration date of DS2019 plus 30 days, not to exceed four years from date of driver license or
identification card issuance.

J-2
Description
Spouse or Child of J-1

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94 and
• DS2019

Length of DL/ID Issuance

Same as principal J-1

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K-1
Description
Fiancée of United States Citizen

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94 (I-94 may be expired)

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Comments
• K-1 applicant must get married to a U.S. citizen (must verify that K-1 spouse is a U.S. citizen) within 90
days from date of entry to remain in the U.S.
• To get a one-year license, must also show receipt for I-485 filing and marriage certificate.
• Must get married to petitioner of K-1.
• Name will be as in Visa page of passport until I-551 is issued.

K-2
Description
Child of K-1

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

K-3
Description
Alien Spouse of United States Citizen awaiting the availability of an immigrant visa returning to the U.S.

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

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Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

K-4
Description
Minor (under 21) Child of Alien Spouse of United States Citizen, awaiting the availability of an immigrant visa

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

L-1
Description
Intra-Company Transferee

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

L-2

Description
Spouse or Child of Intra-Company Transferee

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2
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Comments
• Children of the L-2 principal are non-work authorized. If the name under “PA” (Principal Alien)” on
the visa is different from the “Issuing Post Name”, the customer is an L-2 dependent. If it cannot be
determined if the dependent is the spouse or child, ask the customer.

M-1
Description
Vocational or Other Non-Academic Student

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94 and
• I-20

Length of DL/ID Issuance

The expiration date of the I-20 plus 60 days, not to exceed four years from date of driver license or
identification card issuance.
OR
The expiration date of the approved Optional Practical Training (OPT), plus 60 days, not to exceed four years
from date of driver license or identification card issuance.

Note: When the customer presents a post-completion OPT EAD card, the 60 days grace period should be
added to the expiration date of the document for issuance.

M-2
Description
Spouse of M-1

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

Same as Principal M-1

Note: When the customer presents a post-completion OPT EAD card, the 60 days grace period should be
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added to the expiration date of the document for issuance.

M-3
Description
Canadian or Mexican Vocational Student

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

D/S, Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed four years from date of driver license or
identification card issuance.
Note: When the customer presents a post-completion OPT EAD card, the 60 days grace period should be
added to the expiration date of the document for issuance.

N-8
Description
Parent of SK-3 International Organization Special Immigrant

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

N-9
Description
Child of N-8 or of SK-1, SK-2, or SK-4 International Organization Special Immigrant

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

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Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

O-1
Description
Alien with Extraordinary Abilities in Science, Arts, Education, Business or Athletics

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

O-2
Description
Temporary Worker Accompanying or Assisting Alien with O-1 Classification

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

O-3
Description
Spouse or Child of O-1 or O-2

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

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P-1

Description
Internationally Recognized Athlete or Entertainment Group Member

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

P-2
Description
Artist or Entertainer in a Reciprocal Exchange Program

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

P-3
Description
Artist or Entertainer in a Cultural Exchange Program

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

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P-4
Description
Spouse or Child of P1, P2 or P3

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

Q-1
Description
Temporary Worker in an International Culture Exchange Program

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

R-1
Description
Alien in a Religious Occupation

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

R-2
Description
Spouse or Child of R-1

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Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

TN
Description
NAFTA Professional

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

TD
Description
Spouse or Child of NAFTA Professional

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

V-1
Description
An Eligible Spouse Under Life Act of an Alien Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence Waiting For More
Than Three Years

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94
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Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

V-2
Description
An Eligible Child Under Life Act of an Alien Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence waiting For More
Than Three Years

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

V-3
Description
A Child of either, if Eligible to Accompany or Follow to Join Principal Alien Lawfully Admitted waiting For
More Than Three Years

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

NATO
Description
Military Member of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Forces

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94
• Military ID

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Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

NATO1
Description
Principal Permanent Representative of Member State to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Resident
in the US and Family

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

NATO2
Description
Other Representative of Member State to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

NATO3
Description
Official Clerical Staff to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Representative

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

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NATO4
Description
Official of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or Immediate Family

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

NATO5
Description
Expert, Other than North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Member Immediate Family

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

NATO6
Description
Member of a Civilian Component of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

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NATO7
Description
Personal Employee of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 5/6 or Immediate Family

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• See Issuance Terms on page 2

TWOV
Description
Not entitled to issuance

WB
Description
Visa Waiver Program Visitor for Business

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• 90 days – from the date admitted into U.S.

WT
Description
Visa Waiver Program Visitor for Pleasure

Required Documents
• Valid Passport & I-94

Length of DL/ID Issuance

• 90 days – from the date admitted into U.S.

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