Acceptable Proof of Temporary Legal Presence

NOTE: All documents are subject to verification with the issuing agency or source. Documents subject to verification may delay the issuance of your Temporary Driver License or Temporary Identification License.

NOTE: All items must be original documents. No photocopies will be accepted.
 

To prove temporary legal presence, applicants must provide one of the following:

• Conditional Resident Alien Card (I-551)
• Valid Foreign Passport with Valid Visa and I-94 attached
  • Note: The passport must have an English translation
• Valid Foreign Passport with I-94W attached
  • Holders of F1, F2, M1, or M2 status should also present a valid SEVIS I-20
  • Holders of J1 or J2 status should also present a valid DS-2019
• Temporary Resident Identification Card (I-688)
• Employment Authorization Card (I-766)