DMV question after US Citizenship

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dhari1

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Hi,

We acquired US citizenship back in March. Today I went to the Social Security office and had them update their records - which was no problem

However at the DMV (We live in PA), the guy told me that they do not update their records (!?) & their records still show that I have a green card. He told me that they cannot really update the information, and told me that they will update this when I renew my license in 2012.

is this the way it is supposed to work ?
 
dhari1 said:
Hi,

We acquired US citizenship back in March. Today I went to the Social Security office and had them update their records - which was no problem

However at the DMV (We live in PA), the guy told me that they do not update their records (!?) & their records still show that I have a green card. He told me that they cannot really update the information, and told me that they will update this when I renew my license in 2012.

is this the way it is supposed to work ?
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yes, that's way it is supposed to work for most states. don't worry about it. :)

Just photocopy your naturalization certificate, fold it, and put it into your wallet or purse until your license is updated (renewed).
 
Experience in Texas

Hi, we live in Round Rock, Texas. They simply took our existing drivers licenses (and state ids for our kids) and cut them, and we will get new licenses (and ids) in the mail. I am guessing this is not the way it works in your state.

All the best.
 
karkri said:
Just out of curiosity, why do we need to update DMV?
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It is way of police check up or it is for border agent scanning driver license if you are a US citizen. If your driver license shows that you are a green card holder, the border agent will then ask for your green card. If it shows that you are a US citizen, you will be let go inside usa from canada or mexico. but I am not sure how it works.

On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative). The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document instead of driver license along with proof of citizenship.
 
I don't believe most State licenses have your Citizenship/PR status on them. Some border states (like Michigan) have just passed laws to implement Enhanced Driver's licenses (EDL) that are WHTI compliant and will have your citizenship status. In fact, these EDLs will be issued only to Citizens.
 
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