"Commercial Driver Licence CDL" and asylees?

[comcast]

Do not give erroneous information on this board to people--like the prior advice from you that people are completely free to visit countries of claimed persecution.

Nice point.

 

[Amazed2006]

An applicant for an initial Georgia driver's license!

"In addition to providing personal identification, all applicants must provide proof that he/she is either a United States citizen or an alien with legal authorization from Immigration and Naturalization Service.


In order to prove legal authorization from the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, an applicant for an initial Georgia driver's license, permit or identification card shall furnish one of the following as proof:
Foreign passport with appropriate immigration documents;
Resident Alien Card (Form I-551);
Temporary Resident Alien Card (Form I-668);"

Comes from the GA DMV home page:
http://www.dds.ga.gov/drivers/DLdata.aspx?con=1741541737&ty=dl

Thanks to all for your ideas. My question is since I am not an applicant for an initial Georgia driver's license, having submitted my valid Ga. driver license which would not even expire for years to come and my unrestricted SS Card, having my own business in one of the largest malls in Georgia, living and driving in this country for almost ten years Do I have to "again" go though the same old story as an unknown questionable immigrant who needs to get his/her initial DL in GA or even elsewhere?

This question is more than just the DMV policies of individual states but rather the resources that are being wasted which, I believe, could be used for improve our security as a nation in other more constructive ways.

I removed one of my posts because it was rather lengthy and seemed that everyone kept quoting it.

 

[comcast]

I do not get this. What is the exact problem? Just show them your letter of asylum grant or a equivalent DHS/DOJ document showing asylum status.

Thanks to all for your ideas. My question is since I am not an applicant for an initial Georgia driver's license, having submitted my valid Ga. driver license which would not even expire for years to come and my unrestricted SS Card, having my own business in one of the largest malls in Georgia, living and driving in this country for almost ten years Do I have to "again" go though the same old story as an unknown questionable immigrant who needs to get his/her initial DL in GA or even elsewhere?

This question is more than just the DMV policies of individual states but rather the resources that are being wasted which, I believe, could be used for improve our security as a nation in other more constructive ways.

I removed one of my posts because it was rather lengthy and seemed that everyone kept quoting it.

 

[14ksusha]

I am from Georgia and I am offended by the insults at the South.

Before accusing others of "ignorance and discrimination," you should educate yourself about the law and the rules. In Georgia (and most places) you need an IMMIGRATION DOCUMENT to prove that you are legal if you want a DL. They do not give a damn that you have a unrestricted social security card. Getting a DL and doing your I-9 paper are two completely different things; the rules are different.

As the old adage goes having a little knowledge is lethal.

Sorry Comcast,I didn't mean to offend you, I like grits too!:} I guess I meant folks who work for the government and are not aware of simple things and may be there are more of them in areas where there is less immigrant population compared to the big immigrant hubs. The lady who didn't know what any asylee is should know that due to the nature of her work. The guy already has a driver's license, he needed to upgrade it, and there was no reason for them to give them a hard time. Supposedly they have his file anyway, with his previous documents. This was an example of what we all have to go through very often. But again, sorry, didn't mean to hurt your pride.

 

[14ksusha]

No offense, are you the one who previously worked for an immigration court? You should be at least a semi immigration expert, then? Anybody who casually follows immigration issues knows that after 9/11 the majority of states now require DL applicants to submit immigration documents. You are not going to get a DL just showing them a social security card and any photo ID. They have to give them a document from immigration officials confirming that you are here legally and the expiration date of your stay (if any).

This will be uniform across the country when the REAL ID Act takes effect shortly.

Do not give erroneous information on this board to people--like the prior advice from you that people are completely free to visit countries of claimed persecution.

I am not giving erroneous info, this is just my opinion. You are welcome to express your thoughts whether they are right or wrong from MY POINT OF VIEW! Yes, I did work and still do work for the immigration court as an interpreter and interpreter supervisor. I get to hear all kinds of cases, so feel free to ask MY OPINION on any subject that involves immigration court hearings. In regards to the fellow in question, he already had a Driver's license, he shouldn't have been given a hard time over upgrading his license. I do consider this discrimination and ignorance, and again, THIS IS MY OPINION!!! YOu have your own thoughts and you are welcome to express them.

 

[DadaND032002]

14ksusha is right. We are here to support each other not to be egoistic

14ksusha is right on the money. People who typically visit this very forum are asylees. They are not ignorant in terms of education or low in intelligence but they are looking for others who had gone through what they are experiencing and are happy to share their ideas and experiences. Having said that, this should not be taken by those who are in dire need of recognition that they can use this forum as a platform where they could tell people what to ask, how to write, how stupid their questions are or how concise they have to be.
If you believe you are too important to help your fellow asylees go get a job that will compensate you for your special gifts.

I believe that a lot of asylees who frequent here appreciate the contributions and attitude of people like Wantmygcnow. So please try to emulate and learn from them.

Thanks to all of you