Greetings. My parents returned their Green Card earlier this year to the US Embassy in their home country, since they have decided to continue living in their home country. However, they will be visiting the US a couple times each year to see their granddaughter and friends.
The question I have is about the validity of their state driver's license now that they have abandoned permanent residency. Technically the licenses don't expire for a few more years, but do the licenses automatically become invalid because they are no longer residents? Or can they continue to use their driver's licenses when they come on tourist visas?
They would like to avoid the hassle of getting international driving permits and the complications that come with it (e.g., some car rental companies don't rent without a valid US license, others charge extra fees or require insurance to be purchased, etc. ) if their driver's license is still valid. But obviously they don't wish to do anything that will break the law.
Any advice would be appreciated.
The question I have is about the validity of their state driver's license now that they have abandoned permanent residency. Technically the licenses don't expire for a few more years, but do the licenses automatically become invalid because they are no longer residents? Or can they continue to use their driver's licenses when they come on tourist visas?
They would like to avoid the hassle of getting international driving permits and the complications that come with it (e.g., some car rental companies don't rent without a valid US license, others charge extra fees or require insurance to be purchased, etc. ) if their driver's license is still valid. But obviously they don't wish to do anything that will break the law.
Any advice would be appreciated.