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Acceptable Document Table 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 LR08 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 legal presence on every issuance transaction. Revised 01/26/16 1

Table of Contents Section Page Section Page Immigrants Cards / Stamps Deferred Action for Childhood 22 I-551 / I-155 Card 3 Arrivals (DACA) I-551 / I-151 Stamp in Passport or I-94 3 Deferred Action Status (DAS) 22 Immigration Judges Order (IJO) 23 Immigrants - Forms Invitational Travel Order for 23 International Military Students I-797 for I-90 5 Order of Supervision 24 I-797 for I-571 5 Parolee 24 I-797 for I-751 5 Release on Recognizance 25 TPS 25 Immigrants Orders and Others Withholding of Removal 26 Immigration Judges Order (IJO) for 7 Adjustment to LPR Notice of Hearing 7 Non-Immigrant Classification I-94 Cancellation of Removal Proceedings 7 A-1, A-2, A-3 27 Order Granting Asylum 8 B-1, B-2, B1B2 28 Refugee 8 C-1, C-2, C-3 29 D 29 Non-Immigrants - Cards E-1, E-2, E-3 29, 30 I-766 10 F-1,F-2, F-3 30, 31 G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-5 31, 32 Non-Immigrants - Forms H1A, H1B, H2A, H2B, H-3, H-4 33, 34 I-94 - Bermuda 11 I 35 I-94 Global Entry 11 J-1, J-2 36 I-94 CFA/FSM, CFA/PAL or 12 K-1, K-2, K-3, K-4 36, 37 CFA/RMI I-94W 12 L-1, L-2 38 I-797 for I-129 12 M-1, M-2, M-3 38, 39 I-797 for I-130 13 N-8, N-9 39 I-797 for I-140 15 O-1, O-2, O-3 40, 41 I-797 for I-360 16 P-1, P-2, P-3, P-4 41, 42 I-797 for I-485 17 Q-1 42 I-797 for I-539 18 R-1, R-2 42, 43 I-797 for I-589 18 TN, TD 43 I-797 for I-601A 19 V-1, V-2, V-3 44 I-797 for I-765 19 NATO, NATO1, NATO2 45 I-797 for I-821 19 NATO3, NATO4, NATO5 46 I-797 for I-914 20 NATO6, NATO7 47 I-797 for I-918 20 TWOV 47 WB, WT 47 Non-Immigrants Orders and Others Canadian Citizens 21 Acronyms DLOM Notice of Hearing 21 Cancellation of Removal Proceedings 21 Revised 01/26/16 2

Immigrants Cards/Stamps Document Description / Required Attachments I-551 / I-151 Card Description Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) Valid I-551 / I-151 Card 8 Year License - 79 and Younger 6 Year License - 80 and Older 8 Year ID Card - 15 and Older 4 Year ID Card - 5 to 14 Years Old Old I-551 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. An expired I-551/I-151 Permanent Resident Card may be used for driver license/identification card issuance if; o The customer s immigrant status is verified through Verification of Lawful Status (VLS) system. Or o The customer presents a receipt for I-90 from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) indicating they have applied for renewal of I-551 card and the customer s status verifies through a secondary verification in VLS. Click on the link for a sample of I-551. I-551 / I-151 Stamp in Passport or I-94 Description Permanent Resident Stamp I-551/I-151 stamp in passport or I-551/I-151 stamp in I-94 (Regardless of expiration date of stamp): 8 Year License - 79 and Younger 6 Year License - 80 and Older 8 Year ID Card - 15 and Older 4 Year ID Card - 5 to 14 Years Old The I-551 stamp on a valid passport, the immigrant visa on the passport or the ADIT Revised 01/26/16 3

stamp will serve as 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. Click on the link for a sample of I-551 stamp. Revised 01/26/16 4

Immigrant Forms Document Description / Required Attachments 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. This form is NOT used for an applicant with a conditional resident card to remove conditional status. I-797 for I-90 8 Year License - 79 and Younger 6 Year License - 80 and Older 8 Year ID Card - 15 and Older 4 Year ID Card - 5 to 14 Years Old I-797 for I-571 Description Travel Document/Refugee Travel Permit Refugee Travel Document 8 Year License - 79 and Younger 6 Year License - 80 and Older 8 Year ID Card - 15 and Older 4 Year ID Card - 5 to 14 Years Old 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, when approved, will extend the validity of the I- 551 for ten years. I-797 for I-751 and Revised 01/26/16 5

I-551 (conditional card) 8 Year License - 79 and Younger 6 Year License - 80 and Older 8 Year ID Card - 15 and Older 4 Year ID Card - 5 to 14 Years Old Comment The I-751 can be submitted even after the conditional resident card has expired. Revised 01/26/16 6

Immigrant Orders and Others Document IJO for Adjustment to LPR Description / Required Attachments Description Immigration Judges Order (IJO) Granting Adjustment of Status to Permanent Resident (Must have A#) IJO 8 Year License - 79 and Younger 6 Year License - 80 and Older 8 Year ID Card - 15 and Older 4 Year ID Card - 5 to 14 Years Old Prosecutorial Discretion and Administrative Closures, see IJO in the Non-Immigrant Section. Notice of Hearing Description Notice of Hearing and Removal Proceedings Cancellation of Removal Proceedings (EOIR 42A) Notice of Hearing One year from date of driver 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. Description Notice of Hearing for Cancellation of Removal Proceedings (COR) 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) Revised 01/26/16 7

confirmation that A# is confirmed as LPR by Homeland Security (DHS). If A # is not confirmed, deny issuance. (When A# is confirmed) 8 Year License - 79 and Younger 6 Year License - 80 and Older 8 Year ID Card - 15 and Older 4 Year ID Card - 5 to 14 Years Old 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 Granting Asylum (I-589) Description This could be from an Immigration Judges Order (IJO) or USCIS through an I-797 Notice of Action. Order Granting Asylum o Wording should clearly state Application for Asylum is granted. o They must have an Alien Registration Number (A#). 8 Year License - 79 and Younger 6 Year License - 80 and Older 8 Year ID Card - 15 and Older 4 Year ID Card - 5 to 14 Years Old Once an asylum applicant is granted asylum, and 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 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. Valid Passport and/or I-94 with Refugee Stamp 8 Year License - 79 and Younger 6 Year License - 80 and Older Revised 01/26/16 8

8 Year ID Card - 15 and Older 4 Year ID Card - 5 to 14 Years Old 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. Revised 01/26/16 9

Non-Immigrant Cards Document Description / Required Attachments I-766 Description Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Valid I-766 Same as expiration date of document not to exceed four years from date of driver license or identification card issuance. 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 a EAD renewal prior to the EAD card expiring. Click on the link for a sample of an I-766. Revised 01/26/16 10

Non-Immigrant Forms Document Description / Required Attachments 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. 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. Valid Passport & Global Entry I-94 Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed four years from date of driver license or identification card issuance. This is currently only issued for US Citizens, LPRs, persons from the Netherlands (Dutch countries) or Mexico. Click on the link for a sample of a Global Entry I-94. Revised 01/26/16 11

I-94 CFA/FSM, CFA/PAL or CFA/RMI Stamp (See for expansion of acronyms) 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. One year from date of driver 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. Valid Passport and I-94W 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 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, 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. Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed four years from date of driver license or identification card issuance. Revised 01/26/16 12

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. I-797 for I-130 Pending Description I-797-for I-130- Immigrant Petition for Relatives or Orphan Petitioner is a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. 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. One year from date of driver Comment The duration of status may be expired as long as 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 Revised 01/26/16 13

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 in to the US legally. I-797 for I-130 Approved Description I-797-for I-130- Immigrant Petition for Relatives or Orphan Petitioner is a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. 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 http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/law-and-policy/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 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. One year from date of driver 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. Revised 01/26/16 14

I-797 for I-140 Pending Description Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker 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 two of the I-140 application for the family members to be eligible for a license. One year from date of driver Employment based preferences are listed on the Department of State website at http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/law-and-policy/bulletin.html. I-797 for I-140 Approved Description Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker 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 http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/law-and-policy/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 3 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. One year from date of driver Revised 01/26/16 15

I-797 for I-360 Battered Spouse Description 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. Marriage certificate (only if available). Lawful entry is not a requirement. Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed one year from date of driver license or identification card issuance. I-797 for I-360 Religious Worker Description Religious Worker 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. 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). Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed one year from date of driver license or identification card issuance. I-797 for I-360 Widow or Widower of US Citizen Description Widow or Widower of US Citizen 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. Lawful entry is not a requirement. Revised 01/26/16 16

Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed one year from date of driver license or identification card issuance. I-797 for I-360 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. Refer all of these cases to Document Validation Unit (DVU). I-797 for I-485 Description Application for adjustment of status to Lawful Permanent Resident Valid Passport or other acceptable USCIS document I-797 showing approved I-130/140 or o Asylees and refugees are not required to present the I-130 petition with the I-485. o Humanitarian petitions such as I-360 are not required to present the I-130 with the I- 485. K-1 classification (Fiancée of U.S. Citizen) or I-797 or other documents showing applicant classification which allows for adjustment of status. One year from date of driver The I-485 is a form to change status from a non-immigrant status to an immigrant status. This presumes that in most cases, supporting documents should include an I-130/I-140 approval, or other classifications where a person can petition for oneself. An I-485 without any supporting documents is not acceptable. An approved I-485 welcome letter establishes immigrant status providing the immigrant status is confirmed in VLS. I-797 for I-485 Cuban Nationals Description Application for Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident Proof of Cuban Nationality. Valid passport or other acceptable USCIS document. DHS documents indicating current lawful status. Revised 01/26/16 17

One year from date of driver An I-485 without any supporting documents is not acceptable. The Cuban Adjustment Act allows all Cubans who are eligible to file I-485 for LPR status. 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 under the Cuban Adjustment Act. o Relatives of Cubans with U.S. citizenship must file an I-130/I-485. I-797 for I-539 Description Application to Extend or Change Non-Immigrant Status Same as expiration date on document not to exceed one year from date of driver license or identification card issuance. Must be filed while in status. I-797 for I-589 Description This Form is Used to Apply for Asylum. Valid Passport and I-94 (if available) or Other DHS document filed within 12 months of the current status expiration date (i.e. F- 1, J-1, etc.). I-589 was filed within 12 months of entry to this country or while in status. Notice to Appear or Notice of Hearing is only required for subsequent renewal of DL/ID. The hearing date must be at least 31 days from the date of application for driver license or identification card. In such cases, an expired passport may be accepted due to the nature of the application. If the applicant does not have a passport or I-94, must have other supporting documents from DHS clearly indicating status at the time of entry. One year from date of driver Revised 01/26/16 18

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. Valid passport and I-94 (if available) and I-601A (approved) Length of License / ID Card Issuance One year from date of driver I-797 for I-765 Description This Form is used to Apply for Employment Authorization 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. One year from date of driver 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 I-797 for an I-914 or I-797 for an I-914 ASC Fingerprint Notice with stamp indicating date when fingerprinted Revised 01/26/16 19

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 only be accepted for issuance of DL/ID once. Subsequent issuances of DL/ID will be only with an I-797 for I-914 indicating approval. One year from date of driver license or identification card issuance 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.) I-797 for I-918 Description Petition for a U Non-Immigrant Status Valid Passport and I-94 (if available) and I-797 for an I-918 (document must have an Alien Registration Number (A#) and Copy of supplement B (sensitive information regarding the applicant could already be blacked out from supplement B) and I-797 for an I-765 One year from date of driver This form 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. Every U-Visa applicant must have an alien registration number assigned. Lawful entry is not required. 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. Revised 01/26/16 20

Non-Immigrant Orders and Others Document Canadian Citizens Description / Required Attachments 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. One year from date of driver Notice of Hearing Description Notice of Hearing and Removal Proceedings Notice of Hearing One year from date of driver 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. See the Verification of Lawful Status System section (LIR18) for the FDLIS issuance Cancellation of Removal Proceedings (EOIR 42B) Description Notice of Hearing for Cancellation of Removal Proceedings (COR) 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 Proceedings in the Immigrant Section. One year from date of driver Revised 01/26/16 21

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. Customers that fall under this process will not be removed from the United States for a two year period. Employment Authorization Document (EAD) (only scan customer s EAD) Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed four years from date of driver license or identification card issuance. If the customer s immigration documents do not have an expiration date, then the expiration Deferred Action Status (DAS) Description The secretary of DHS can decide to defer any action against any particular 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. Removal Proceedings Notice OR Order of Removal OR Notice of Denial of Petition for Status AND Notice of Deferred Action Status Date on the Deferred Action Status Letter on Homeland Security letterhead or one year, whichever comes first. Revised 01/26/16 22

IJO 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. One year from date of driver IJO 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. Notice to Appear for the removal proceeding and IJO Order administratively closing the case. For Immigration Judges Order (IJO) Granting Adjustment of Status to Permanent Resident, see IJO in the Immigrant Section. One year from date of driver Invitational Travel Order (ITO) for International Military Student (IMS) 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. Revised 01/26/16 23

Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed four years from date of driver license or identification card issuance. If the customer s immigration documents do not have an expiration date, then the expiration Order of Supervision (OOS) Description Issued to people who are ordered to be deported but, cannot be deported. This order grants the person proof of legal presence. Order of Supervision (I-220A or I-220B) with photograph and date of birth o Must have Alien Registration Number (A#) o Date of Birth (DOB) can be hand written o Document providing name of supervisor and frequency of reporting and next reporting date. If the I-220A or B does not have date of birth, see section LR08 of the Driver License Operations Manual for a list of documents that can be used to meet identification One year from date of driver Order of Supervision with DOB and photograph serve as proof of legal presence and identification. Secondary document is required. Parolee Persons admitted temporarily who may otherwise be inadmissible. Parolee Stamp Must have Alien Registration Number (A#) If the customer s immigration documents do not have an expiration date, then the expiration Only valid Parolee documents are accepted. Revised 01/26/16 24

All parole cards/letters must have expiration date and be valid. Release on Recognizance (ROR) Issued to people who are ordered deported but are stateless so they cannot be deported. This order grants the person proof of legal presence. : Release on Recognizance (I-220A) with photograph and date of birth o Must have Alien Registration Number (A#) o Date of Birth (DOB) can be hand written o Document providing name of supervisor. If the I-220A does not have date of birth, see section LR08 of the Driver License Operations Manual for a list of documents that can be used to meet identification Length of License / ID Card Issuance: One year from date of driver : Release on Recognizance with DOB and photograph serve as proof of legal presence and identification. Secondary document is required. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) If TPS customers have all required documents (please see required documents below), customers will get the full extension for that particular TPS country. If TPS customers do not present all required documents for an extension, the customers are granted up to six months but not to exceed the designated extension date for the particular TPS country. Passport & I-94 (if available) or Date of Entry Document (based on country designation) and I-797 for I-821 and I-797 for I-765 El Salvador: designated through September 9, 2016. Guinea: designated through May 21, 2016. Haiti: designated through July 22, 2017. Honduras: designated through July 5, 2016. Liberia: designated through May 21, 2016. Nepal: designated through December 24, 2016. Revised 01/26/16 25

Nicaragua: designated through July 5, 2016. Sierra Leone: designated through May 21, 2016. Somalia: designated through March 17, 2017. Sudan: designated through November 2, 2017. South Sudan: designated through November 2, 2017. Syria: designated through September 30, 2016. Yemen: designated through March 3, 2017. D/S, Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed eighteen months from date of driver If a TPS customer presents only an EAD Card with the A12 or C19 category code (can be expired) and that country has been extended by DHS, customer is automatically issued up to six month extension but not to exceed the extended date for that TPS country. 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. Government Issued Photo ID Immigration Judge s Order Granting Withholding of Removal One year from date of driver Revised 01/26/16 26

Non-Immigrant Classifications with I-94 Document Description / Required Attachments A-1 Ambassador, Diplomat or Consular Official or Family Non-Eligibility Letter Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter. A-2 Other Government Official or Family Non-Eligibility Letter Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter. A-3 Personal Employee of A-1 or A-2 Non-Eligibility Letter Revised 01/26/16 27

Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter. B-1 Temporary Visitor for Business B-2 Temporary Visitor for Pleasure B1B2 Temporary Visitor for Business or Pleasure Revised 01/26/16 28

C-1 Alien in Transit Not Entitled to Issuance C-2 Alien in Transit to United Nations (UN) D/S at UN Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed four years from date of driver license or identification card issuance. C-3 Foreign Government Official, Family Member or Employee in Transit Not entitled to issuance D Crew member for Sea or Air Not entitled to issuance E-1 Treaty Trader, Spouse of or Child of Non-Eligibility Letter Required for employees of Taipei Economic and Cultural Offices (TECRO) Revised 01/26/16 29

Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter from the American Institute in Taiwan. E-2 Treaty Investor, Spouse of or Child of E-3 Nationals of Australia in a Specialty Occupation, Spouses and Children Accompanying or Following to Join Principal Alien F-1 Student Valid Passport and I-94 and I-20 D/S, Expiration date of I-20 plus 60 days, not to exceed four years from date of driver Revised 01/26/16 30

Entitled to an additional 60 days (total issuance period not to exceed four years) if the I- 20 indicates customer is approved for Optional Practical Training (OPT). 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. Click on the link for a sample of an I-20. F-2 Spouse or Child of Student Valid Passport and I-94 Same as Principal F-1 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. F-3 Canadian or Mexican Commuter Student and I-20 D/S, Expiration date of I-20 plus 60 days, not to exceed four years from date of driver Entitled to an additional 60 days (total issuance period not to exceed four years) if the I- 20 indicates customer is approved for Optional Practical Training (OPT). 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. G-1 Principle Resident Representative of Recognized Foreign Government to International Organization or Family Non-Eligibility Letter Revised 01/26/16 31

Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter. G-2 Other Representative of Recognized Foreign Government to International Organization or family Non-Eligibility Letter Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter. G-3 Representative for Non-Recognized Non-member for Member Government to International Organization or Family Non-Eligibility Letter Revised 01/26/16 32

Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter. G-4 International Organization Officer or Employee, or Immediate Family Non-Eligibility Letter Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter. G-5 Personal Employee of G-1 through G-four Non-Eligibility Letter Click on the link for a sample of a Non-Eligibility Letter. H1A Registered Nurse Revised 01/26/16 33

H1B Alien in Specialty Occupation (Professional) H2A Temporary Worker Performing Agricultural Services H2B Temporary Worker Performing Other Services Revised 01/26/16 34

H-3 Trainee H-4 Spouse or Child of Alien Classified as H1A/B, H2A/B or H4 Valid Passport I-94 I Representative of Foreign Media, Spouse and Child 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. Revised 01/26/16 35

J-1 Exchange Visitor and DS2019 D/S, Expiration date of DS2019 plus 30 days, not to exceed four years from date of driver J-2 Spouse or Child of J-1 and DS2019 Same as principal J-1 K-1 Fiancée of United States Citizen license or identification card issuance 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. Revised 01/26/16 36

K-2 Child of K-1 K-3 Alien Spouse of United States Citizen awaiting the availability of an immigrant visa returning to the U.S. K-4 Minor (under 21) Child of Alien Spouse of United States Citizen, awaiting the availability of an immigrant visa Revised 01/26/16 37

L-1 Intra-Company Transferee L-2 Spouse or Child of Intra-Company Transferee M-1 Vocational or Other Non-Academic Student and I-20 D/S, Expiration date of I-20 plus 60 days, not to exceed four years from date of driver Entitled to an additional 60 days (total issuance period not to exceed four years) if the I- 20 indicates customer is approved for Optional Practical Training (OPT). 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. Revised 01/26/16 38

M-2 Spouse of M-1 Click on the link for a sample of I-20. Same as Principal M-1 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-3 Canadian or Mexican Vocational Student 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 Parent of SK-3 International Organization Special Immigrant. N-9 Child of N-8 or of SK-1, SK-2, or SK-4 International Organization Special Immigrant. Revised 01/26/16 39

O-1 Alien with Extraordinary Abilities in Science, Arts, Education, Business or Athletics O-2 Temporary Worker Accompanying or Assisting Alien with O-1 Classification O-3 Spouse or Child of O-1 or O-2 Revised 01/26/16 40

P-1 Internationally Recognized Athlete or Entertainment Group Member P-2 Artist or Entertainer in a Reciprocal Exchange Program P-3 Artist or Entertainer in a Cultural Exchange Program Revised 01/26/16 41

P-4 Spouse or Child of P1, P2 or P3 Q-1 Temporary Worker in an International Culture Exchange Program R-1 Alien in a Religious Occupation Revised 01/26/16 42

R-2 Spouse or Child of R-1 D/S. Same as expiration date of document, not to exceed four years from date of driver TN NAFTA Professional TD Spouse or Child of NAFTA Professional Revised 01/26/16 43

V-1 An Eligible Spouse Under Life Act of an Alien Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence Waiting For More Than Three Years V-2 An Eligible Child Under Life Act of an Alien Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence waiting For More Than Three Years V-3 A Child of either, if Eligible to Accompany or Follow to Join Principal Alien Lawfully Admitted waiting For More Than Three Years Revised 01/26/16 44

NATO Military Member of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Forces Military ID NATO1 Principal Permanent Representative of Member State to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Resident in the US and Family NATO2 Other Representative of Member State to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Revised 01/26/16 45

NATO3 Official Clerical Staff to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Representative license or identification card issuance. NATO4 Official of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or Immediate Family NATO5 Expert, Other than North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Member Immediate Family Revised 01/26/16 46

NATO6 Member of a Civilian Component of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) NATO7 Personal Employee of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 5/6 or Immediate Family TWOV WB Transit without Visa Not entitled to issuance Visa Waiver Program Visitor for Business 90 days from the date admitted into U.S. Revised 01/26/16 47

WT Visa Waiver Program Visitor for Pleasure 90 days from the date admitted into U.S. Revised 01/26/16 48