in removal - how to get my driver's license

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thatsonlyme

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I'm currently in removal proceedings, I was arrested by ice and they took my driver's license and passport.
officer who arrested me said I should get my driver's license back but they didn't give it back to me upon release.
Is there anything I can do to get my license back so I can sell my property?
Can I just go to DMV and request a duplicate?
Anyone had similar experience?
 
thatsonlyme said:
I'm currently in removal proceedings, I was arrested by ice and they took my driver's license and passport.
officer who arrested me said I should get my driver's license back but they didn't give it back to me upon release.
Is there anything I can do to get my license back so I can sell my property?
Can I just go to DMV and request a duplicate?
Anyone had similar experience?
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I don't think you will get it back. 99% of states nowadays, require that you have some form of legal status before obtaining a drivers license. Since you're in Removal Proceedings, you have no legal status therefor cannot legally obtain a driver's license. So I don't think you will be successful in getting it back.
 
Ok, I ordered a copy of my drivers record, and my license appears to be valid. I'll try to get a new one at dmv office today.
 
thatsonlyme said:
I'm currently in removal proceedings, I was arrested by ice and they took my driver's license and passport.
officer who arrested me said I should get my driver's license back but they didn't give it back to me upon release.
Is there anything I can do to get my license back so I can sell my property?
Can I just go to DMV and request a duplicate?
Anyone had similar experience?
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Am sorry to hear that but how you arrested ? Did they came in your house your case denal or some other reason ? i have a family on removal proceeding ,they took her passport only .can you explian how it happen .........Thanks
 
@fitness901
yes, they just knocked on my door around noon, as I was just waking up I opened without asking who is it. My lawyer told me afterward that I shouldn't have opened, but now it's too late for regrets.
I had no criminal record or any other record whatsoever. I suspect that someone called up on me or they just randomly came across my name in database.
after they entered, they were actually very polite, asked to give them my passport and if I have any ID. foolishly I complied and gave them everything, but thanks to my cooperation I got out in a day on minimum bond.

today finally I went to the DMV office and requested duplicate of my DL and got it without any problems. now I feel relieved because at least I can drive and live normal life until final decision.
 
thatsonlyme said:
@fitness901
yes, they just knocked on my door around noon, as I was just waking up I opened without asking who is it. My lawyer told me afterward that I shouldn't have opened, but now it's too late for regrets.
I had no criminal record or any other record whatsoever. I suspect that someone called up on me or they just randomly came across my name in database.
after they entered, they were actually very polite, asked to give them my passport and if I have any ID. foolishly I complied and gave them everything, but thanks to my cooperation I got out in a day on minimum bond.

today finally I went to the DMV office and requested duplicate of my DL and got it without any problems. now I feel relieved because at least I can drive and live normal life until final decision.
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Thank for the respond ........yea that what happen to her too...... they did came found out her name on database but she has a case on appeal not give decision yet.it was sad they did't know that. they knew it later and now she has to go once month to show her face to them. You have to do that too ?
Lukily she won Dv 2010 we don't know what chance she has........her number is great.......We will see
 
fitness901 said:
Thank for the respond ........yea that what happen to her too...... they did came found out her name on database but she has a case on appeal not give decision yet.it was sad they did't know that. they knew it later and now she has to go once month to show her face to them. You have to do that too ?
Lukily she won Dv 2010 we don't know what chance she has........her number is great.......We will see
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I paid bond to get out, now I just have to show up in front of the judge I don't have to report there monthly. I'll probably try to apply for withholding of removal because my country is messed up, but I'm not likely to get asylum. I don't have strong evidence of fear of persecution, but I'll try to buy some time and see what happens in the future.
Do you know if DW lottery can help me adjust my status if I win? I've been playing for 7 years and will probably try this year too.
good luck to your relative and all of us...
 
thatsonlyme said:
I paid bond to get out, now I just have to show up in front of the judge I don't have to report there monthly. I'll probably try to apply for withholding of removal because my country is messed up, but I'm not likely to get asylum. I don't have strong evidence of fear of persecution, but I'll try to buy some time and see what happens in the future.
Do you know if DW lottery can help me adjust my status if I win? I've been playing for 7 years and will probably try this year too.
good luck to your relative and all of us...
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It is somewhat harder to qualify for Withholding of Removal than for Asylum. I do not believe without reasonable evidence of past persecution, you could get Withholding of Removal if there are no other factors.

Depending on the country from which you are a national, it is possible to utilize DV path as long as you have not been granted Withholding of Removal. Withholding of Removal bars you from adjustment of status.

I hope my experience in Withholding of Removal and insight might be helpful. Good Luck to you all the way.
 
ivy09 said:
It is somewhat harder to qualify for Withholding of Removal than for Asylum. I do not believe without reasonable evidence of past persecution, you could get Withholding of Removal if there are no other factors.

Depending on the country from which you are a national, it is possible to utilize DV path as long as you have not been granted Withholding of Removal. Withholding of Removal bars you from adjustment of status.

I hope my experience in Withholding of Removal and insight might be helpful. Good Luck to you all the way.
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Hello Ivy

i am glad i can able to saw you message........as i mention my sister withholding removal .......held bond....... appeal case, no answer yet but as i said she won the DV 2010 her number going be current on NOV ........her laywer still confuse how she going fight for drop her removal deportation.....and go on with the DV case. Do you have any tips how it going and if she has hope with out leave the state ? if any body has any idea please i need help ........Thank
 
hi

I came to us on j1 visa valid untill nov 08 and got married in july 2008. i received EAD and advance parole in dec o8 but i couldnt manage to get waiver untill july 09 after couple of warning uscis cancelled my EAD and advance parole in july 09 and put me in removal proceeding while they approved my wife's petition i130. i got master hearing in dec8th 09.

now i have got my j1 waiver. so what options do i have now?

how can i renew my driving license? its expires in DEC also.
 
brar999 said:
I came to us on j1 visa valid untill nov 08 and got married in july 2008. i received EAD and advance parole in dec o8 but i couldnt manage to get waiver untill july 09 after couple of warning uscis cancelled my EAD and advance parole in july 09 and put me in removal proceeding while they approved my wife's petition i130. i got master hearing in dec8th 09.

now i have got my j1 waiver. so what options do i have now?

how can i renew my driving license? its expires in DEC also.
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do it in illinois. all you need is your old drivers license and one piece of mail with your current address
 
To bad, so sad... Go to the DMW and get a ID card. You don't need a DL to sell your property.


thatsonlyme said:
I'm currently in removal proceedings, I was arrested by ice and they took my driver's license and passport.
officer who arrested me said I should get my driver's license back but they didn't give it back to me upon release.
Is there anything I can do to get my license back so I can sell my property?
Can I just go to DMV and request a duplicate?
Anyone had similar experience?
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dafortycal said:
To bad, so sad... Go to the DMW and get a ID card. You don't need a DL to sell your property.
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DL is a form of identification, so why would I get just ID if I can get DL and be able to drive as well? in IL DMV procedure is similar for both. anyway, my lawyer said that ICE had no right to keep my DL, only passport, they just wanted to be di*ks!
 
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