in Toronto any longer and decided to go get an enhanced driver's
license. I went to the DMV on dick and George urban. It was much
nicer than my last DMV experience. They have a million comfy benches
and just give you a number. Then they call you when they are ready.
I couldn't believe how fast it went. I wasn't even finished filling
out the form when they called me up.
You are required to have your birth certificate, a bill with your
address, your social security card, and your old driver's license. I
think there are some other options too.
I think I can be deported if I cross the Peace Bridge without a visa (and came very very close in my very first month here - when I casually strolled all the way across with my grocery bag).
Thanks (e:jim) - yes, I can't get that document ever because of two reasons. The first main reason is I can't drive here. I think I might be pathologically incapable of sticking to the direction of the lanes here - and its not for the lack of trying.
An evil voice in my head (that probably traveled with me from Delhi) urges me to switch to the opposite side when I go on autopilot mode. Quite unfortunately, I follow this voice without fail.
And of course, I am a 100% alien as far from a US citizenship as only a decrepit koala bear can be. :)
I was thinking of getting a resident state non-driver's license ID though - I may not have to lug around my passport and visa at all times then.
You can only get the enhanced drivers license that allows crossing to Canada/Mexico without a passport if you can prove US Citizenship.
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(e:Paul) - where is this? Do they also give you resident state ID? Do you know what an alien like me might need to get this kind of ID?
This was a helpful post. My license expired and I need to renew. I'll be getting the enhanced. Oh, what was the fee on that?